tracked leaders, lost place 10th, no danger after
led to 9th, led again after 12th, ridden and headed 4 out, soon outpaced, no danger after
tracked leader, led 9th, headed after 12th, soon ridden, led again 4 out, headed and mistake 2 out, weakened last
held up headway 12th, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, eased flat
never going well, always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 12th
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, outpaced 3 out, kept on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
In this modest handicap for novice chasers, we'll side with Batten Down ahead of Time To Reflect. The selection is probably not one to take a short price about for, much as he won well in a first-time visor at Stratford two runs ago, it failed to work a second time for Jonjo O'Neill's runner, who is clearly not straightforward. However, he is fitted with first-time blinkers today and they might just do the trick in what is a modest contest. Remarkably, Winter Garden has finished second in eight of his last 11 races but, even though the going may have been responsible, did not seem to be enjoying things last time at Perth. Therefore, Time To Reflect, who showed improved from to finish second at Cartmel last time, might give the selection the most to do. With Normandy Sands and Finzi making their chasing debuts. Look To The Future, who showed promise on his chasing debut in April, might prove best of the others. Overall, though, we are prepared to side with Batten Down.
