chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
prominent, chased leader 4f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led, ridden over 2f out, headed and unable to quicken well inside final furlong
towards rear but not far away, ridden to improve 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
always in rear
slowly into stride, prominent over 4f
reluctant to race, detached
slowly into stride, raced mid-division, hung right throughout, weakened 3f out
The standard of quality on the card is maintained here, with the admirable Massey standing out as the one to be on. Repeat and Dispol Peto have to be considered as live dangers at this level and both look sure to be involved in the shake-up, whereas it will be no surprise to see more use made of Plum as she bids to get closer to Dispol Peto today. The last named won a weak handicap here a fortnight ago and can pose the selection the most problems if still in the same frame of mind. However, the Ian Emmerson-trained gelding has very rarely run two races the same and can be a frustrating character to have dealings with. Therefore, Massey looks a far more reliable option today. A previous course and distance winner that has been taking on much stronger opponents of late, Massey has nothing to prove to anyone at this stage of his career. Which makes his case all the stronger in this company if the return to seven furlongs does not inconvenience him.
