held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
always in rear, ridden after 2f, lost touch, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on well
in rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, hard ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
This race looks to rest very much between Indian Spark and Palanzo. Both horses shaped well on their respective reappearances this term but marginal preference is for Indian Spark who is a decent performer over this trip and is slightly favoured by the race conditions. Palanzo's effort behind Reel Buddy at Kempton suggests he's going to win his share of races this term and he looks sure to make a race of it. Proud Native was a disappointment last term but shouldn't be lightly dismissed if attracting money and Brevity, a prolific winner last season must also be respected,.