tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, kept on final 2f, no chance with winner
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always outpaced and behind, tailed off over 2 out
tracked leader, led well over 2f out, soon ridden, clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
slow away, in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
An interesting maiden that could rest between Ile Facile, Phluke and Marinaite, with the latter just getting the nod. This daughter of Komaite came up against David Loder's Sabbaag on her debut here two weeks ago and wasn't disgraced, going down by just under two lengths. The experience will have done her the world of good and she should go one better today. Ile Facile has tried his luck on all three artificial tracks and although struggling at Wolverhampton, ran well here behind Classic Vision in early January and has to be considered. Phluke is the most exposed runner in the line-up but holds his form well. He finished third in a nursery here in December off a mark of 75 so has to be given a chance against this opposition. Utah Flats is from a shrewd yard so any market move should be heeded, but Marinaite's form could be slightly above average and she is our selection.