mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impressing final 2f
dwelt, mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, ridden over 2f out soon one pace
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on strongly
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on under pressure
tracked leader, effort chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, some late headway
Another maiden here for punters to work out and as usual in these types of events the market will be all important. However the main protagonists look to be Tamatave, Golden Fury and Glen Ida and the confident vote goes to Tamatave. The selection was sent off favourite last time out but could manage only fourth behind Emile Zola. However he was very keen on that occasion and in the hope that he is ridden with more restraint here he is taken to score in what looks a less competitive affair under conditions that suit. Golden Fury rates the main danger on his latest second behind Mutajammel. However he was doing all his best work at the finish on that occasion and he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip so he looks opposable on that basis. Glen Ida is another that could go well he was a fair second behind Saasigg last time having been slowly away if he gets a decent start here he will be a danger to all. Of the remainder Chasm was a fair third on his debut and is sure to improve but he already looks like a dour stayer and for the winner we return to Tamatave.
