held up in touch, headway 7th, pushed along 5 out, ridden next, no chance with winner
led to 2nd, stayed prominent, pushed along and dropped rear 6th, weakened after 5 out
tracked leader, led 2nd, mistake and headed 5th, hit 7th, weakened next
tracked leaders, led 5th, clear 4 out, very easily
held up in rear, lost touch 6th, behind when fell 3 out
A twelve pound rise in the weights might not be quite enough to stop Dark' n Sharp from following up his impressive win at Aintree. Always travelling well that day he won with plenty in hand with Lord York never getting in a blow. Lord York reopposes today and will have his supporters on today's better terms but may once again have to settle for second best. Turgeonev has had a great season and was in contention when unseating rider last time and cannot be ruled out despite a long season, but Kadarann who is on the upgrade and has the assistance of Ruby Walsh looks interesting and could give Dark'N Sharp most to do.
