held up and behind, pushed along halfway, shaken up and ran on final furlong, better for race
slowly into stride, soon ridden and beaten
dwelt, soon prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, headway on outside halfway, driven final furlong, stayed on
pressed leader, led well over 1f out, ridden and ran on well
slight lead, headed well over 1f out, ridden and flashed tail up, not quicken final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden and losing place when not much room inside final furlong
slowly into stride, ran green, soon pushed along in rear, kept on final furlong
held up, stayed on under pressure over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, never nearer
The market should offer the best clues for the opener although of those having racecourse experience, it is interesting that Clive Brittain has firstly, elected to keep Tokewanna in maiden company and secondly, booked Kevin Darley for the mount. The filly was third over seven furlongs at Warwick last time out but her two earlier efforts over five can be forgiven as it looks to have taken a while for the penny to drop. Richard Hannon's two-year-olds have carried all before them this season and he introduces a Night Shift colt in Meelup. There is plenty of speed in the pedigree and any positive market move would be of interest. Alec Stewart looks to have a speedy type in Night Games but the tentative vote goes to Granuaile O'Malley. Peter Harris had an impressive first time out winner at Pontefract on Friday and the stable is in good form. The dam was a very useful two-year-old who had enough speed to come second in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot and it is hoped that she has passed her speed down the line to her daughter.
