with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, effort when not much room over 1f out, switched left and kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, effort over 1f out, one paced inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid division, weakened halfway
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
towards rear, ridden halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
missed break, always behind
Legal Set can get back to winning ways in this tricky apprentice event. Granted, most of his wins have come on the all-weather and he is at the top end ratings-wise of what he has achieved. However, he ran very well when racing virtually on his own here last time and he may prove hard to catch this time. Travelling Times was a fair fourth here last time off today's mark of 56 when a visor was refitted, and did win from a rating of 78 last July, so has to come into the reckoning. Bodfari Pride is not the force he was but has been knocking at the door lately. Once again, it might not open for him. Tap comes here on a three-timer, but those wins have been gained at seven furlongs and on the all-weather or easier going. Rosselli and Mallia are closely weighted with Travelling Times on their c/d runs last time, but Getatem and Redoubtable look held on that race's form. Overall, IT Consultant has been disappointing but his last two runs, over five at this track, suggested that the step up to this trip might suit. Xanadu is well weighted at best but has become disappointing. It's a tight affair but we'll go for Legal Set.
