Maska looks well suited to Jacket

Slippy Maska (Kinloch Brae-Mays Maska, Apr 15) made it two from two over the Ladbrokes Golden Jacket course and distance with another impressive victory in a trialstake on Saturday evening.

Hazel Kemp’s brindle (T2 7-4) trapped well but then appeared to be bowing to the inevitable when Kent St Leger winner Jimbobjoe (T3 4-6f) took up the running. But Maska stuck to her task and eventually reeled in the leader for a three quarter length victory in 45.32 (+30). Her previous victory was in 45.28 (+60). Jimbobjoe’s Leger winning run was timed at 45.60 (N). Last night’s other trialstake went to Risky Rumble in 46.79.

Maska is currently a 16-1 chance for the Jacket (along with Huarache Madison and Calzaghe Jan). Other betting: 5-1 Rubys Rascal, 10-1 Jaytee Patriot, Slick Sebastian, Rubys Razzle, 12-1 Fizzypop Buddy, Diegos Flight, 14-1 Maireads Ivy, Jimbobjoe