chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened final 3f
in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on
led early, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along over 6f out, ridden halfway, weakened final 3f
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
stumbled start, always towards rear
A few of these are old rivals and there is not much between them on bits and pieces of their form. However, Active Account is still open to a little bit more improvement than most of his rivals and is given a slender vote of confidence over Danielles Lad, Quiet Reading and Thunderclap, whose form seems to have reached a plateau after all posted good efforts since the turn of the year. In contrast, Summer Shades starts the season on a much lower rating that her turf form would allow and she could easily sneak into a place if she is ready to do herself justice after 258 days out of action. However, Active Account may have the fitness edge on her today and he looks to be a safer option here. Heather Dalton's charge has taken well to this surface and has shaped as if his turn is not too far away after finishing second in his last two starts - the last of which gives him solid claims in the context of this race. Therefore, the seven-year-old is expected to finally gain that elusive first win of his career in a race that appears to be his for the taking if he runs up to his best.
