slowly into stride, soon in touch, effort and chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong (wore cheek pieces)
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
close up, led after 2f out, headed over 1f out, hung left and one-paced under pressure
towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, challenged 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, brief effort halfway, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, never dangerous
led for 2f, remained in touch, weakened over 2f out
An ordinary looking maiden, which can be taken by Hurricane Coast. Clearly not an easy ride, his tendency to hang left could be negated by a decent draw here and on the fast ground he loves, can break the duck after running well at Catterick the other day. Volcanic comes from an in-form yard, but looks like he is going to take a while to come to himself. Bred to get this trip and more, he is best watched until showing more. The rest look a moderate bunch, with perhaps Michael Polglase-trained Taggerty the one to fill one of the minor places.