always handy, shaken up 2f out, led and approaching last, kept on well
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one-paced
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden halfway, headed entering final furlong, not quicken inside
mid-division, outpaced after 1f, never dangerous
behind and outpaced early, ridden and kept on one-paced over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced early, ridden halfway, weakening when eased final furlong
Mark Johnston's runners have made a terrific start to the season and if there is any significant confidence behind Royal Beacon it is to be ignored at your peril. However, the same sentiments could be said of the Alan Berry runner Galaxy Quest, so an intriguing betting market may unfold. Those close to the paddock will also note how Dazzling Bay compares to the newcomers and he could spoil the party in a maiden that will hardly shake the world.