led for 2f, remained handy until ridden and weakened over 1f out
led after 2f, driven over 1f out, headed near line
switched right soon after start, held up, never troubled leaders
traked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and kept on, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, never troubled leaders
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on well to lead near the line
with leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression
always behind
The feature race straight mile handicap looks very open, and we'll go with Gala Casino Star to land the spoils, ahead of Last Three Minutes and Violent Velocity. The selection has won four of his last five outings for Richard Fahey, albeit at a level below. But he and seems capable of coping with different conditions. He's gaining weight from a couple of the others, and Jamie Moriarty can claim 3 pounds. The last success was unpenalised with it being an apprentice handicap. Last Three Minutes has to cope with a low draw, and makes his handicap debut. Successful on his one run this season, it was at a lower grade and a furlong further, but he won with plenty in hand. The drop back could suit. Violent Velocity is likely to be held up; chasing a second win of the season he's regularly placed, and if able to overcome a low draw should be involved here too. But in a very competitive looking heat, we side with Gala Casino Star.
