tracked leaders, effort 4f out, no extra final 2f
tracked leader, led after 7f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner
towards rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f
in touch, reminder and lost place halfway, soon lost touch
held up in mid-divsion, headway 7f out to track leaders, challenged on bit on 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 4f out
mid-divsion, headway halfway, pushed along 7f out, outpaced over 4f out
in touch, reminder halfway, ridden 7f out, weakened over 5f out
towards rear, headway under pressure over 4f out, no impression final 2f
towards rear, headway and in touch after 7f out, weakened over 5f out
Mazzareme can make the most of the weight that he receives from Classic Capers to beat that rival, with Villon an interesting debutante. Nicky Richards has a promising string of young horses this season and Mazzareme will no doubt pay to follow when sent over timber. In the meantime he is taken to step up on his third here in February when he stuck to his task really well in the straight. He will know a bit more now and and is expected to go close. Classic Capers was not disgraced under a penalty at Newcastle, but the fact remains that he is vulnerable again under his burden. Len Lungo teaches them well so Villon who is out of a Deep Run mare, can make his presence felt. Any money for Lord Rodney would be interesting as well, but on form, Mazzareme looks the part in the finale.
