mid-division pushed along, behind from halfway
in rear and out-paced, ridden and weakened over 2 out
mid-division and pushed along, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, stayed on to lead in final 50 yards
raced keen, soon led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and clear over 2f out, badly left well over 1f out, no extra when headed final 50 yards
led early, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
towards rear, ridden and headway when switched right over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Not much to split a handful of these and First Maite is only a tentative choice to reverse recent form with Quiet Times on these terms - although Jamestown has claims at the weights and cannot be ruled out of a bold show; especially if there is money for him in the ring. The same has to be said of the David Barron-trained pair of Penwell Hill and Spitfire Bob, who should be high on the list for each way players to consider if the prices permit. However, the selection is a very consistent horse to follow at his own level and has been placed good effect since his connections accepted that he no longer has the speed for sprint distances. This track also holds no fears for First Maite and he could be good value to end what has been a frustrating spell for his followers off just a 3lb higher mark than he was on for his last success.
