tracked leader, ridden well over 3f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on to lead inside final furlong and headed close home
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon chased leaders, one pace over 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders, every chance entering final furlong, kept on to lead close home
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
A small field goes to post for the finale but it still looks tough to call and the principals look to be Obay, Charlotte Vale and Richtee and the tentative vote goes to Charlotte Vale. The selection was a good second behind Baileys Dancer last time out and off the same mark here she is taken to score under conditions that suit. Obay rates the main danger on her best form but she can pull hard and this small field is not sure to suit. She also gave the impression she was in the handicappers grip last time when third behind Light Wind and she is passed over on this occasion. Richtee is another worthy of respect he was a fair third behind Rutters Rebel last time and a reproduction of that would give him definite place claims. Bold Blade was beaten in a seller last time out over two miles. This looks tougher and he will need to improve significantly if he is to score over this shorter trip and for the winner we return to Charlotte Vale.
