tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up, headway approaching 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one-paced to take 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner
pushed along and soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway to lead over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden and quickly weakened over 3f out, tailed off from over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
held up in rear, effort over 3f out, tailed off and eased over 2f out
tracked leader, effort over 3f out, weakened and eased over 2f out, tailed off
This looks a three horse race on paper and there is little between the trio. First up is the late developer Zuleika Dobson who is overlooked here due to the step up in trip and the fact this will be her first run on any surface so soft though if handling these two unknowns has undoubted ability. The next candidate is April Stock who rarely runs a bad race for trainer Gerald Butler. This trip looks sure to suit and his Newbury effort 13 days ago proved her well being. However the TEAMtalk selection, based on likely value, is Sundrenched has has been brought along steadily this season. A debut run at Yarmouth showed her promise while having failed to stay 14f at Newmarket she ran another pleasing race when second at Leicester 11 days ago. Her trainer has an excellent record here and a big run is expected by connections. Best of the rest could be Jalousie who has proven form on soft ground though the feeling is she is not favoured at the weights by the race conditions.
