tracked leaders until lost place 4f out, soon tailed off
switched left after start, held up, effort and headway over 3f out, chased clear leaders over 1f out, no impression
led for 2 furlongs, lost place over 3f out, weakened over 2f out and eased
held up in touch, took closer order 3f out, ridden over 1f, kept on well, lead close home
held up, driven over 2f out, ran but not reached clear leaders
led after 2f, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f, every chance well inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led and hung left over 1f out, headed close home
An open little handicap can go to Pavement Gates, with Bluegrass Beau and Literacy rated as the main dangers. The daughter of Bishop Of Cashel will relish the underfoot conditions and has no problem with the trip. The booking of Kieren Fallon for the selection is another obvious plus and Pavement Gates can finally add to her solitary maiden win to date. Bluegrass Beau made virtually all the running when getting off the mark here last season, but has plenty to prove with regard to this trip. A bigger threat could be posed by Smart John, who has shaped as if this trip will suit, but all-in-all, Pavement Gates looks to be the safest option.
