steadied start, keen 3f, tracked leaders, led on bit over 1f out, won in a canter
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden to chase comfortable winner approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent, pushed along over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
keen close up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
TARHIB was returning from almost a year on the sidelines when beating a useful maiden easily at Lingfield. Given the turn of foot he showed that day, he is probably worth keeping to 6f for now and there is nothing among today’s opposition to cause any concern.
Tarhib (IRE) 4-5fav (9-0) Dwelt soon close up, headway to track leaders 2f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, ran on, comfortable, won at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct beating Shobiz (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Show Me Now 200-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 20 1/2l behind Tarhib (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Cousins Joy (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leaders, driven and effort over 2f out, faded entering final furlong, 11th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Faora (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f fll stks (5) gs in Aug.
Dark Side Diamond 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 32 3/4l behind Thaler (9-5) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Mais Oui Marlene 250-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 31 3/4l behind Tarhib (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.