slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, kept on from 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced alone far side, joined leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside last
slowly away, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase winner entering final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden and behind from 2f out
pushed along in mid-division, never dangerous
led into, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
close up, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened final 2f
towards rear, ridden 3f out weakened final 2f
With showers predicted in the area it may be worth taking in a weather report before getting involved in this six-furlong dash. However, assuming the ground remains on the firm side, Pregnant Pause is narrowly preferred to Rules For Jokers, who will do well to dominate this field from his wide draw on ground that may be a little faster than he cares for. Spring Dancer and top weight Xpress Digital are others to throw into the mix if there is money for them on course. But Pregnant Pause is ideally situated on the far-side rail to make the best of his way home under Kevin Darley, who rides this course as well as any one in the business. The son of General Monash is set to race off the same mark as he did when finishing a fair third at Bath last time - the form of which was boosted by Knight On The Tiles at Lingfield last Friday. So with trip, ground,draw and jockey booking in his favour, Pregnant Pause can silence his critics by gaining a first career win today.
