soon outpaced
in touch, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
awkward leaving stalls, behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, always behind
chased leaders, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
Scrutiny of a draw bias over the minimum trip here proved to be inconclusive last season, so a position on the outside may not be a hindrance to Strathay, who may just have the edge on her stablemate Hillside Heather, although Majestical and Staffan are others that have solid form at this sort of level and are also worth considering. Majestical is sure to be a popular choice with many after winning two of his last three starts on the All Weather. Milton Bradley has a good record at this track and any support from the betting market will obviously enhance to his claims. However, he is now on a career highest mark and he looks vulnerable today. Straffan has form that ties in with Bradley's charge and it is safe to assume there will be very little between the pair today. Still, he has a little to find and other look a little better treated. Hillside Heather is a course and distance winner that is a speedy sort on her day. Nevertheless, the handicapper took due notice of her last outing and an 8lb rise in the weights does nothing to aid her cause this afternoon. Therefore, a chance is taken that there is still a bit more to come from Strathay, who is unexposed at the trip. The fitting of a visor did the trick for her when she last raced at this course and, with Franny Norton already knowing plenty about how she should be ridden, Strathay can represent great value in this company.
