in rear, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong
tracked leader to over 4f out, soon lost place, weakened and eased approaching final furlong
in touch, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden and quickened to lead 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, held up and behind, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, stumbled on bend over 5f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression
mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression on first two
A weak maiden and one that can be taken by Samaria, with Serramanna and Line Drawing likely to fill the frame. The selection has been given a decent opportunity to score here, and provided she can handle the ground on her first attempt with cut, she looks the one to be on. Steadily improving, she looked as though this extra furlong would suit when second at Yarmouth last time, and with more to come, she can take her chance. Serramanna was a staying on third of 10 over 10 furlongs at Nottingham last time, and is another who ran as if this 12 furlongs would be ideal. However, his one attempt with cut in the ground was a flop, so he has a bit to prove now. Of the others, Line Drawing handles cut and should also relish up the step up in trip. Barry Hills's colt is improving and he can give the selection most to do, but we will side with Samaria to break her duck.