dwelt, behind, ridden and headway halfway, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, switched to right 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
took keen hold, close up until lost place halfway, eased final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
with winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Time may prove that the Newmarket maiden in which Doctorate made his debut was a decent contest and the Ed Dunlop-trained colt can build on that effort today. Thomas Lawrence and Joint Destiny can scrap it out for the minors, with Mandobi one to watch out for in the betting market. However, Doctorate shaped as if there are races to be won with him on his his racecourse bow and, with that experience under his belt, this son of Dr Fong can help expand on his sire's growing profile.