close up, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, not quicken
led to 1f out, faded final furlong (lost both front shoes)
chased leaders, losing place when not much room inside final furlong, kept on
held up and behind, good headway to track leaders 2f out, led just inside final furlong, weakening towards finish, just held on
behind, effort 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, not much room and switched left over 1f out, kept on near finish
raced wide in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
always behind (lost a shoe)
steadied, made headway over 1f out, strong run final furlong, gaining finish, just held
in rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
slowly into stride, soon pushed along and in touch, on right bend 2f out, kept on one pace after
There was plenty to like about the way Forever Phoenix landed her brace of wins last month and the daughter of Shareef Dancer is taken to be a step ahead of the likes of Prince Aaron, Sounds Lucky and The Fisio, who have all been in fair form of late and are shortlisted as dangers. Whereas, Gun Salute and Polar Force will no doubt be popular choices amongst each-way players and could easily be thereabouts to fill the frame. However, Forever Phoenix is on the crest of a wave at the moment and could easily brush aside her steep rise in the handicap against this bunch of frustrating rivals. Prince Aaron arrives here with a similar improving profile and will give a good pointer towards the chance of Hard To Catch later on if he, as expected, comes out as best of the rest.