slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran to lead inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon prominent on outer, not handle bend 2f out, soon weakened and eased
led, ridden over 1f out, headed and kept on at same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
keen, held up in rear, not trouble leaders
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
held up, not trouble leaders
The drop back to six furlongs can help Safendonseabiscuit get back on track and he is preferred to Kingsgate Bay, Speed Of Sound and Three Deuces. The last mentioned fared better than his finishing position would suggest after he tired in the closing stages when attempting to make all the running here last month. More patient tactics will ensure that he is on the premises today and a market move will be interesting for this unexposed individual. Speed Of Sound is also lightly raced and, as she is a half-sister to Listed race winner, Speed Cop, she is entitled to plenty of respect. The extra furlong is of concern for her though and she may be best watched on her all weather debut after 181 days off the track. Kingsgate Bay has also been away from the action since September needs to conclusively prove himself suited to this lively surface. Therefore, Safendonseabiscuit is preferred today, as he had no problems with the course when he raced here twenty days ago and will be seen to better effect over this more suitable trip.
