tracked leaders, disputed lead 3f out, led just over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not pace of winner
started slowly, always in rear, struggling over 2f out
in touch, not clear run over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong
narrow leader, joined 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened
held up in touch, effort over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, wide into straight, not trouble leaders
towards rear, some moderate late headway final furlong, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, quickened to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortable
tracked leader, disputed lead 3f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, wide straight, never dangerous
We'll side with Multahab here ahead of Second Minister, Vittorioso. The selection, one of two Gay Kelleway entries, has been knocking at the door and acts well here and, on official ratings, should go well in what is, overall, a modest event. A similar comment applies to Second Minster, although he lacks a recent run and six furlongs might suit him best. Vittorioso remains consistent and certainly has place claims, but see which of Gay Kelleway's runners Michael Fenton rides. Turning to the others. Joans Jewel showed promise on her debut and the drop to five furlongs could help her too. A similar comment applies to the well-bred Kryssa, who finished just over a length ahead of her that day. Maggie Maquette showed her first form last time out and the drop to five furlongs might suit also. Laconia ran well when third in a maiden here in November but did not look a straightforward ride on that occasion, while Valentia has a bit to prove on her first try on the all-weather. Overall, then, we'll side with Multahab to finally get his nose in front.
