held up behind, steady headway from 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, led well over 1f out, ridden final furlong, ran on well
held up behind leaders, driven to challenge centre and every chance inside final 2f, soon no extra under pressure and lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly and tailed off
slowly into stride, soon prominent on near side rail, hard ridden 2f out and no impression
unruly in stalls, went left and started slowly, ran very green, always rear, tailed off
led, edged right and headed well over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened under pressure
towards rear, ridden along halfway, no headway
Toby Balding was enthusiastic about the long-term prospects for Marker after her maiden victory but while the ground is far form ideal, it is worth noting that close relation, Duke of Modena, was able to handle the surface. Monsieur Bond looked something special when dotting up at Pontefract but has a major question mark about the ability to handle the surface. Babodana should have no such problems having won his maiden at Hamilton on heavy ground. Undoubtedly, this is a major step up in class but he does at least go on the surface. Aversham is another to consider. Although taking a maiden on firm ground, his sire was a more than capable performer on the surface - finishing second in the Prix d'l Abbaye and if he is up to that standard - he should be very smart indeed.
