tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slow into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 3f out, not much room over 1f out, kept on inside
chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
slow into stride, headway to chase leaders after 2f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
headway after 2f to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, stayed inside final furlong
always towards rear
close up, ridden over 2f out, short of room when beaten 1f out
broke well, steadied and lost place after 3f, ridden over 1f out, kept on
The step up to seven furlongs should suit Lightsabre, judging by his pedigree. But he does not look the most straightforward of characters and he was a beaten horse too far from home at Wolverhampton on Monday to be recommending as a serious selection today. Whereas Fulvio has failed to see the trip out on a number of occasions and may be better over a furlong shorter. Essequibo, on the other hand, is developing nicely and will be interesting if his connections think that he will handle the surface. However, Coppington Flyer appeals as the selection today on the grounds of her consistency. She has no problems in coping with a fast run seven furlongs and deserves to have more than her solitary course and distance win to her name. Frankie McDonald takes a useful 5lb off her back and she can regain the winning thread today. Melody Master is a big threat to all but his task is made a lot harder by a 6lb extra burden.
