broke well, soon towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway when switched right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out, headed last strides
prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead last strides
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
behind, hit rail 7f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
Spark Up, Dannabelle and Harare are the three to shortlist here, and Dannabelle gets a tentative vote. Harare had shown signs of ability before landing an apprentice contest here three weeks ago. That was only a weak contest but this isnt much better. He is at the foot of the weights and can be expected to go well. Spark Up has only one win to her credit, but that came here last year, and recent performances suggest she may be about to double her tally. She seems versatile as far as her optimum distance is concerned and can go close. A maiden in Ireland, Dannabelle lost that tag when running away with an amateur riders' contest at Goodwood on her debut in this country. Raised a massive twelve pounds, Dannabelle may nonetheless be able to cope, with a further step up in trip possibly in her favour. Dannabelle gets the vote.