always towards rear
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
took keen hold to lead, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
towards rear, driven along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent when pulled up after 2f
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached winner
in touch, pushed along 4f out, soon behind
tracked leader, driven along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Mark Johnston has made hay in races of this nature over the years and can score again with the in-form Marias Magic. There are several others with each-way claims and the likes of Libre, Triple Jump and Arry Dash are all capable of making this a good test. Arry Dash needs to be played late and will ensure the leaders are pushed all the way to the line. However, the former Mick Channon inmate has been very hard to win with and often fails to go through with his effort. Triple Jump is a lightly raced type that should have plenty more to offer. He showed promise as a three-year-old but did not really appreciate the heavy ground when he was last seen out. A careful eye on the weather is recommended before getting heavily involved with him. Libre has been a little unlucky of late and deserves a change of fortune. He stays well and will exploit any weaknesses in the rest. However, he is vulnerable to a more progressive type like Marias Magic, who fits the typical profile of a Johnston improver that is expected to be hard to beat now that she has succeeded in proving herself over this trip.