tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no impression final furlong
led until ran wide on bend and headed after 2f, remained prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace under pressure
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
led after 2f, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
A small but competitive field goes to post for this claimer and the main protagonists look to be Yakimov, Masterpoint and Countykat and we will take a chance on Yakimov. The four year old has been running in much better races of late and a reproduction of his form that saw him defeat Boader Edge at Leicester would make him hard to beat. Masterpoint rates the main danger he won well when defeating Wroot Danielle last time but he will need to improve again to defeat the selection. Countykat is also worthy of consideration on her best form but her best efforts have come over a shorter trip so for that reason she is opposed on this occasion. Of the remainder Thesaurus is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but we are happy to stick with Yakimov.