chased leaders, ridden and lost place halfway, soon weakend
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, kept on
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and some late headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 3f out, soon beaten
behind, ridden and kept on final 2f, never on terms
A very poor contest her with some very disappointing types in the field but the principals look to be Dark Champion, Zak Facta, Otylia and we will take a chance on Dark Champion. The three year old was a place behind Otylia last time out but that was over six furlongs and with the drop to five certain to suit Dark Champion more he is taken to score. Zak Facta rates the main danger he was a fair second behind Cayman Breeze last time and a reproduction of that effort would see him go close. Largs would also have place claims on his best form but he has been tried over a variety of trips and looks tripless. Of the remainder Pirlie Hill is one of the least exposed in the field and is worth noting in the market but we are happy to side with Dark Champion.