in touch, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, carried wide on bend after 3f out, led over 1f, kept on well
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on but not reach winner
slowly into stride, always in rear
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on
in touch, ridden and weakened halfway
mid-division, ridden and not clear run over 3f out, no further impression
held up and keen, ridden 3f out, hanging left final 2f and stayed on well, nearest at finish
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression
ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, hung right on bend after 3f out, led briefly approaching 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch until halfway
in touch, ridden to chase clear leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
The ease into this grade for Friday's Takings does not tell the whole story and he is fancied to get back on track today; possibly with Ballare and Encounter giving him the most to do. The last named was noted when staying on when his chance had gone on softer ground than ideal at Brighton last week. These faster underfoot conditions should see him in a better light and a bold show is anticipated if he can stay balanced on this turning track. Ballare has some fair form on the all weather to his name and looks sure to pay his way in that sphere if he can stay sound. He is very lightly raced for one of his age and could still have a little more to offer. However, the same has to be said of Friday's Takings, who has been given a real chance by the handicapper after showing signs of fatigue at the start of this year. The assessor has dropped him 19lb since his last run, which admittedly left a little to be desired. However, it is worth bearing in mind that he still gave weight and a four-length beating to the likes of Jamestown on that occasion and he looks worth chancing today, as only a repeat of that performance would suffice in this very moderate affair.
