mid-division, driven and headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
soon towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon mid division, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
always behind and out paced
slowly into stride and behind, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, challenged 2f out, ridden every chance over 1f out, not quickened inside final furlong
keen early, in touch, driven 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
led, raced keenly, headed when hampered slightly over 1f out, soon weakened
Dawaar, a beaten favourite last time and well drawn in stall one, bids to stave off the challenges of Green In Blue and Mark Johnston's newcomer Love Connection, and may just be up to the task. Dawaar led for quite a while on his Newmarket debut and on the strength of that effort, was sent off favourite at Kempton. The Michael Jarvis inmate could only finish fourth to Glimmer Of Light, looking for all the world as though already needing the extra trip that his pedigree on the dam's side suggests that he needs. Connections have taken the hint and Dawaar's experience should help him to beat Green In Blue, an encouraging third to the long odds-on Illustrator at Windsor. An expensive yearling, he too will appreciate the trip and should make a bold bid for the placings. Given Mark Johnston's record with his newcomers, Love Connection would not be a surprise winner, but the gelded son of Entrepeneur is not one of the leading lights at Middleham so maybe best watched, while any moves in the market for Barry Hills' Sight Screen who reappears after a long absence could prove significant. However, it is Dawaar who interests us the most.
