in touch until halfway, soon behind
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one-paced final 2f
led, ridden along over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, hard ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chase dldrs, ridden over 3f out, one-paced final 2f
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
never better than mid-division,
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never nearer
always behind
in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
always in rear, pushed along over 5f out, no headway
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind, outpaced from halfway
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
always behind, ridden and under pressure from halfway
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
missed break badly, always behind
mid-division, ridden alkong halfway, no impression final 2f
always behind
Encounter is undoubtedly well treated at present and has started the campaign well. However, he is yet to win beyond seven furlongs and he has a little to find with Six Pack after their meeting at Thirsk last month. Therefore a chance can be taken that Thwaab can continue his resurgent form on a course he always goes well at. A straight mile and firm ground are ideal for him and he could still have plenty to offer at this level, despite his advancing years.