towards rear, some headway over 2f, weakened final furlong
mid-div, effort over 2f, never near to challenge
prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
prominent to halfway, soon outpaced
towards rear, headway over 2f, ridden and one paced final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 1f, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced
chased leaders, ridden over 1f, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f, stayed on same pace
led, ridden over 1f, stayed on until headed inside final furlong, no extra
A low grade affair in which of many chances, Bella Beguine has a far better draw than Zuhair and Balakiref. The draw at Pontefract is crucial over sprint trips and Alan Bailey's charge is nicely boxed in stall seven tonight. A rating of 57 does not look too harsh considering recent performances and with a fair effort at Catterick off the same mark fresh in the memory, he gets the nod. Zuhair is the class act of the field. Tonight's trip is ideal but he has been handed a tough draw on this occasion. Balakiref is sure to be popular with Kevin Darley aboard. He is coming the right way down the weights although the form of his stable is something of a worry. Super Canyon is interesting if fit first time out for Richard Quinn while old stager Paddywack looks sure to blaze the trail but is arguably a better prospect over five furlongs.