held up behind, headway 4f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out
close-up, chased leaders 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
behind, headway 3f out to chase leaders, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
led, joined after 4f out, headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure
pulled hard in touch, until weakened over 4f out
held up, headway to dispute lead over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Into The Shadows is the pick to build on a very promising debut last month, with Dareneur, Leroy's Sister, Bajan Girl and Mistress Banjo others worth a mention. They will all be expected to pay their way as time goes on, but Into The Shadows must surely take all the beating after her effort over the course and distance. Held up at the back, she was picking the opposition off one by one, eventually finishing second to Secret Ploy. Ruby Walsh has been booked to ride, and she looks all set to run a big race. Dareneur has Tony McCoy in the plate and Mark Brisbourne has his team in shape so expect a good run from her. Bajan Girl was well behind the selection on her debut but has had another outing so expect her to finish closer without being good enough to turn the tables. Leroy's Sister is a half-sister to Le Roi Miguel no less, and if the ground had been any softer she would have gone straight over hurdles. She is one to remember in the future, but for now we have to side with Into The Shadows.
