raced keen in mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
missed break, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, switched right and effort approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish
held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
held up in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Ashwaaq is put forward as the confident selection here with Mouftari and Premier Dream the others for the shortlist. The selection missed the break but ran on well at Newmarket behind Damsel back in November. She is sure to come on for the run and with the step up in trip in her favour she is taken to score. Mouftari showed a modicum of ability on his debut at Doncaster behind Torinmoor and his trainer has a fair strike-rate on this track so he is worth a second look. Premier Dream was well-beaten on his debut at Warwick but he is sure to come on for that run and with his stable in fine form he is one of the more likely winners in the field. A market move for any of the newcomers could be significant here but Aswaaq sets a fair benchmark and is given the vote.
