tracked leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, headway to challenge over 2f out, led 1f out, headed and kept on closing stages
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on close home
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on one-paced
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead close home
held up, ridden halfway, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
Madame Jones goes well here and looks sure to be involved in the finish, but she is gradually climbing in the handicap, without getting her head in front. However, taking Fran Ferris' claim into account, she should reverse recent form with Rayana on this faster ground. The main threat could prove to be the three-year-old Shoof, who tries this trip for the first time. Her dam was a winner at a mile, so this distance could prove ideal. It is interesting that Jamie Spencer has again been booked for Tinsel Moon and this mare, who has tumbled in the weights may be one to keep an eye on.