prominent, going well when headway on rail 2f out, pushed along and quickened to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, headway 3f out when challenged, ridden and led 2f out, headed and drifted left 1f out, not quicken
slowly into stride and held up last, switched left and ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong
tailed off in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, hard ridden and ran on well final furlong, went 2nd close home
led, reminder 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, not quicken
held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, staying on when slightly hampered 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong
pulled hard and held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Although Strike is very unlikely to represent much value after his eye-catching debut, he is the logical choice in what looks to be a modest race for it's type at this point in the season. Water Taxi is a well-bred sort who, along with Massif Centrale and Light Wind, is well worth noting once the betting begins in earnest. While strong support for Victory Lap would be significant for each-way players to get involved with. However, considering John Gosden's record with horses that have already had a run, Strike is confidently expected to take the major honours today. The son of Silver Hawk is bred to make an impact at middle distances this season and he can take this next step in his stride without too much fuss if he runs up to expectations. However, his presence at this level suggests that Strike is towards the bottom of the pecking order from his trainer's four Derby Entries at this stage.
