towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, kept on flat, not reach winner
ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
made all, soon clear, ridden 3 out, hit last, kept on well flat
ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
tracked wnr., ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from next
An uninspiring opener with little worthwhile form to go on so stakes should be kept low. Flamenca has at least had the benefit of three previous starts over timber and hinted at ability when runner-up in similar company at Kelso last month. The daughter of Diesis shouldn't be far away once again but may still prove vulnerable to a newcomer. Landings showed only selling-class form on the level last year and failed to see a racecourse this term so is perhaps best watched following a lengthy absence. Alam was the best of these on the Flat but has been off for three months and TEAMtalk preference is for Sarn. Alan Bailey's charge had been disappointing until finishing a gallant second of 25 in a one-mile Newmarket handicap earlier in the month in testing conditions. Clearly at home in the mud and with fitness on his side, Sarn may be able to make a winning debut over timber.
