led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
A few unexposed types mix it with some animals that have proved to be very hard to win with, so this could be a stinger for punters if any of the younger horses have started to come into themselves. The market will give the best indication in that area and moves for any of: Quincannon, Starcross Venture and Classic Vision should be noted with interest. However, the application of first time blinkers for Shadowfax may be enough to initiate a change in fortune for Gay Kellaway's four-year-old and he is fancied to finally register a first win in the form book. The son of Anabaa put in his best effort to date when he was run out of things over course and distance just after Christmas, but a better performance is anticipated with the headgear employed today. Lake Eyre is weighted to give the selection plenty to think about but she lacks consistency and rarely runs two races the same. Therefore, Shadowfax is given the benefit of the doubt and he is the one who sets the standard aim for today.
