in touch, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, ridden out
in touch, headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
held up, steady headway from 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
never a factor
mid-division, weakened 6f out
slowly into stride, ridden halfway, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on but always held
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed soon after, weakened
towards rear, some headway over 2f out
driven to lead, weakening when headed over 3f out
held up, never a factor
It's hard to get away from Otaki here following her win at Kempton although she only had 2 lengths in hand of Aqua Pura at the line despite being in receipt of 7lbs. Mujamead may prove best of the rest. Sir Mark Prescott's filly didn't show a great deal on her first three starts but improved for the step up to eleven furlongs and for the further step up to two miles. Now that connections have found her trip she looks capable of making further progress. Aqua Pura responded well to the fitting of a visor that day and has the ability to go well if the headgear is as effective a second time but Mujamead may represent a more solid proposition. Tony Carroll's campaigner has been running consistently well both over hurdles and on the level this winter and, with track and trip no problem, he looks sure to make his presence felt. Preference though, is for Otaki.
Mujamead 2-1 (8-9) Broke well, in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at W'hampton 1m 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol beating Qaasi (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aqua Pura (GER) 14-1 (8-10) In touch, headway on inside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Otaki (8-3) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Otaki (IRE) 4-1 (8-3) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, kept on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Aqua Pura (8-10) by 2l, 9 ran.
Aristi (IRE) 7-2 (8-5) In touch, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 5, 3l behind George Henson (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f app clm (6) fbs.
Castle Frome (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Led after 1f, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 8, 20l behind Mujamead (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Francescas Boy (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Towards rear, plugged on through beaten horses, 6th of 12, 16l behind Royal Melbourne (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Long Gone 66-1 (8-6) Soon led, ridden and headed over 5f out, soon beaten, last of 4, 38l behind Wicked Daze (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f app mdn (6) fbs.
Saipan (FR) 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear, kept on straight, 8th of 15, 11l behind Otavi (8-13) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 0-60 gf in Jun '05.
Tanning 100-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 6f out, weakened 4f out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Champagne Shadow (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 6f sll (6) pol.
Wavertree One Off 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 7l behind Fade To Grey (8-12) at Kempton 2m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Flash Harry 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 11l behind Champagne Shadow (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 6f sll (6) pol.
Snake Hips 10-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 11l behind Contra Mundum (9-6) at Southwell 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) std.
