held up, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong but never going pace to reach leaders
chased winner, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, chased leaders halfway, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression when edged left and right under pressure inside final furlong
raced against far side rail, made all, clear entering final furlong, ran on well
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
soon outpaced towards rear, never near leaders after
went left start, raced on outer and always outpaced
dwelt, raced on outer and never a factor
chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened
This should concern Proud Native, Type One, and Shoeshine Boy, with the latter possibly offering the better value. Brian Meehan's charge drops into claiming class after some eye catching efforts in very competitive handicaps. Shane Kelly takes over from the usual apprentice and the hint should be taken. Proud Native wins his fair share of races and this grand old servant is certain to be in the firing line again. Meanwhile Type One has shown a liking for this stiff five furlong test and must enter calculations. But in what should be a tight finish Shoeshine Boy is taken to polish off his rivals.