close up, ridden over 3f out, edged right 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out
soon ridden and outpaced, kept on, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, no extra
dwelt, raced keen, soon with leaders, led over 4f out, ridden out
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble winner
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
dwelt, raced keen, chased leaders 5f
dwelt, always towards rear
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
This looks to be the easiest task Sarraaf has faced for a while and he looks sure to be in the shake up, despite giving weight away all round. Pawn In Life has yet to win beyong six-furlongs, but he shaped as though he was well worth a try at this trip when staying on well over seven-furlongs here last month. Course and distance winner Friday's Takings has something to prove now after flopping at Wolverhampton last time, but it is possible that this track may suit him better. Remedy isn't an easy ride, but she does go well for her young apprentice. Her win at Wolverhampton, in a fast run race reads well enough and she looks sure to go well, but the one to beat is the in-form Quiet Reading. Raised 5lbs for getting beat isn't exactly what the doctor ordered, but that is what happened to Martin Bosley's gelding after being trounced by the well handicapped Flying Treaty at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. The third placed horse was nine lengths away, and the winner has certainly given the form a boost by picking up another couple of races under a penalty. While he isn't that well treated, he does look to be on the upgrade and he is taken to land a competitive event. One who could run well at decent price is Proud Western, who was six-lengths behind the selections here in November and is a stone better off. He has Paul Hanagan back on board today and is one to keep an eye on.
