tracked leaders stand side, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders far side, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong
in touch far side, ridden halfway, no impression final 2f
with leader stand side, led over 2f out, led group over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division stand side, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led stand side, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch far side, ridden halfway, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind far side
raced stand side, made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong
tracked winner far side until ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
Notebooks should be kept close to hand for this as a number of these should be paying their way in the north shortly. However, Distant Times showed that he had learnt greatly from his debut run when putting in an improved performance here last time out and can he get off the mark here if he has continued to thrive since then. Red Sovereign and Wrenlane are others to consider after fair performances on their respective debuts, while the market will indicate the level of confidence behind Seven Shirt and Rhinefield Boy, who hit the racecourse for the first time today. But Distant Times, a half-brother to the likes of the speedy Forever times and Welsh Emperor, fits the bill as a typically improver from a very shrewd yard, who already have an impressive haul from their sprinters this season.