held up, headway on bit 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, comfortable
held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on nearest finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
always prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one one pace
led, headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, raced in rear, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
close up over 7f
raced wide, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on one pace
Although Raheel has a little to prove under his penalty today, there was plenty to enthuse about after his gutsy win here last week and he is fancied to uphold the form with Indian Blaze - while Steely Dan is also very much respected and, along with Sammy's Shuffle, comes into the argument as the best of the rest. However, 10 furlongs appears to be Raheel's best trip and it has to be significant that Darryll Holland put himself forward for the ride as soon as it was confirmed that he would attempt to defy his penalty. The partnership will no doubt find this a tougher assignment it will be interesting to note if the connections of Indian Blaze are confident about their charge going close today. However, his style of running will always keep his supporters guessing and he is not one to go overboard about despite his improved form of late. Therefore, Steely Dan could be the one to give Raheel the most to do and is the best each way alternative at the likely prices.