always prominent, led just inside final furlong, ridden clear
led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, not quicken
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, no headway final 2f
outpaced, effort over 1f out, never on terms
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, beaten when edged left over 1f out
soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly
Easily the most valuable meeting to be staged at Dunstall Park this winter gets underway with a competitive contest featuring a number of in-form rivals. Massey has proved a revelation since a switch to sprinting and is on to the hat-trick after lifting Class C events here and at Southwell last month. This pacey performer has been raised a further 4lb for his latest success but scored with something in hand and may be able to defy the handicapper once again. The ultra consistent Peruvian Chief found five furlongs too sharp last time and will appreciate the extra furlong. But, along with Quito and Sundried Tomato, he looks held by the selection on last month's course and distance form while Prince Of Blues faces no easy task on his return from a nine-month absence and may need the outing.