mid-division, soon ridden along, behind from halfway
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, weakened over 1f
tracked leaders and keen, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, one pace
prominent, ridden and pressed winner approaching 2f out, weakening when edging right final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along, switched left and some headway over 1f out
mid-division, headway to join leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, ran gamely
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left and ran on strongly to chase clear leaders, approaching final furlong chased winner well inside but not reached
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
Kieren Fallon's mounts are likely to be short in the market and Tharua can see off Cava Bien and Slite. Tharua finished third to Rob Roy in a Newmarket maiden and while it is fair comment to suggest that she never looked like winning, this maiden looks to be significantly weaker and the race conditions seem to favour her. Cava Bien does not look the easiest of rides but possesses ability. Today is a drop in trip having finished fifth over ten furlongs to Penalty Kick eighteen days ago. Slite showed distinct signs of greenness in a recent selling contest at Leicester. There is probably much more to come although the BHB handicapper rated that particular performance at 54. Tip Toes looks well exposed while Sunny Times probably ran his best race to date when fifth in a recent Kempton banded stakes. Tharua's form is head-and-shoulders above the rest and any reproduction should suffice.
