mistakes, made all, blundered 11th and 14th, 3 lengths clear when blundered 3 out, ridden out flat
not fluent, held up in rear, struggling 14th, weakened after 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 6th, chased winner 12th, ridden 4 out, effort next, edged left and kept on flat
tracked leaders, mistake 11th, outpaced 5 out
tracked leader, lost place 6th, outpaced 5 out
A small but competitive field go to post for this contest and the TEAMtalk selection is Harlov. The gelding by Garde Royale won well on this course last time out over a shorter trip when defeating Grangewick Flight he is sure to have come on for the run and gave the impression he would be even better over this sort of trip. Tarbolton Moss was a fair second behind Moss Harvey at Kelso last time out and if he improves again he rates the main danger. Le Cabro d'Or would be the one to beat on his best form of last season but became slightly disappointing and he is prone to the odd jumping error. However his stable are beginning to hit top form and he could go well at a fair price. Solway Rose was a fair second at Newcastle last time when beaten by Emperor's Magic but this looks more competitive. Who Dares wins needs to improve on his latest form to take a hand in the finish.
