mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
held up, not much room over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
held up never troubled leaders
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, effort and hung left over 3f out, no impression
behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led 1f, prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
always behind
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon one paced
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace
A maximum turnout for this low grade staying handicap which looks set to go to Academy. Andy Turnell's eight-year-old started off last season as a well handicapped horse and was well placed to pick up five races along the way. Although he starts this season off a mark some 17lbs higher than when he gained the first of those success', he still doesn't look badly treated and he will appreciate the drying ground, unlike Turtle Valley, who cannot have the ground soft enough. Seattle Prince is just 3lbs higher than when landing an apprentice event last backend, but he is still well treated compared to his mark back in 2001, where he won off a mark of 75. He could prove to be well in here if he retains any of that ability. The disappointing Harlestone Bay is open to some improvement and starts the season off on a platers mark of 52. If he has any ability he should surely be competitive off this rating.