mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven out final furlong
never better than mid-division
prominent, chased along and lost ground 1 mile out, soon tailed off
towards rear, effort and not much room over 4f out, was ridden and one pace final 2f
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
led, chased along and headed over 5f out, ridden and no extra final 2f
behind, pushed along and headway over 3f out, never dangerous
prominent, not much room over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
in touch, pushed along over 6f out, lost ground and was soon beaten
There will be plenty of pace on with Jamaican Flight virtually assured of cutting out the early running and, as that scenario will suit Madiba, he is given the nod as who has enough scope to enable him to give weight away to the majority in this company. Best Port and River Of Fire are others that are suited by a test of stamina and have to be considered as leading players in a race of this nature. Whereas it would be dangerous to be put off Marconi Gold as he improved steadily last season and arrives here race fit after starting off on the all weather earlier in the campaign. However, a line through Sun Hill leaves him with a little to find with the selection and is therefore passed over just for today. Which brings us back to Madiba, who has the ideal opportunity to bring to an end a frustrating run if all goes to plan for him today.