never better than mid division
tracked leader, was pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, was eased down final furlong
dwelt, switched at start, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
was prominent, effort over 2f out, was soon out paced
dwelt, was towards rear and never dangerous
made all, was ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, held on
was always behind
mid division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one paced final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, one paced final furlong
towards rear, raced wide over 5f out, never a factor
was never better than mid division
dwelt, was soon mid division, effort over 2f out, was never near to challenge
was prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached winner
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced
The connections of African Sahara obviously think their charge is at the top of his game at the moment and he will be of interest if he turns out again after his exertions at Redcar yesterday. However, this is a much tougher assignment and he is passed over in favour of the lightly weighted Only For Gold, who has dropped to an incredibly low mark if consideration of his best form is taken in. Basinet and Friday's Takings are other to consider if supported, whereas Second Venture could also be a threat if he puts it all in today. However, Only For Gold appeals as the sporting option to make the most of the handicapper's leniency with him in, what is a wide open contest. The eight-year-old has won off a mark of 73 in the past and has faced much stiffer tests than this during his time. So each way backers could well have a field day if the selection runs anywhere near his past form.
