held up, headway over 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, drew clear final furlong
led early, soon lost pace, behind final 4f
soon led, headed over 5f out, ridden and weakend over 3f out
dwelt, held up, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, went second and hung left inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
prominent, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong
ridden over 4f out, always behind
A very ordinary maiden that can go to Bill Bennet, who has a solid chance of reversing recent form with Crackleando on these terms; especially as Ian Mongan has seen fit to side with the son of Bishop Of Cashel instead of teaming up with his Nick Littmoden-trained rival. Of the rest: Par Indiana made an encouraging debut at this course last month but, as he is by an Indian Ridge sprinter, he may need a little more time before this trip becomes his ideal. While Sky Cove and Vesta Flame have shown little to date and will no doubt fare better once they step into handicap-company. The remainder will undoubtedly find their niche in the course of time and can be placed accordingly as the opportunities open up. However, today looks set up for a bold show from Bill Bennet and, granted a clear passage this time around, he can confirm the official assessor's estimation of him being the best horse in the race at this stage.