towards rear, headway approaching 9th, effort 4 out, one pace in 4th when mistake last, weakened
in touch, pulled up quickly before 5th
tracked leaders, lost place 9th, outpaced when blundered next
mistakes, mid-division, pushed along 10th, outpaced 4 out, rallied to chase winner after last until no extra towards finish
in touch, headway to lead approaching 9th, clear after next, stayed on
not jumped well in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden and effort, 3rd and one pace when blundered and unseated rider last
mid-division, headway to track leaders 6th, ridden 4 out, soon outpaced
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, outpaced 4 out, rallied last, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, mistake 3rd, never dangerous
led, headed approaching 9th, ridden next, gradually weakened
tracked leadesr, ridden 5 out, one pace from 3 out
Crofton Arch may be able to land a competitive race in which Stravaigin and Shulmin could also feature. The selection bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with a good run at Hexham although it is a shade unfortunate that he's been handed a 6lb rise for his troubles. However, he's raced from higher marks in the past and has finished in the first two on both visits here and looks sure to give a good account of himself. Stravaigin has gone up by 9lbs for winning at Perth over three miles but she hasn't got too many miles on the clock and is equally effective at this shorter trip. She's a must for the short-list. Shulmin was below par last time but she has been enjoying a decent run of form since joining her new yard. The handicapper has acted accordingly but she has shown a likeable attitude and is capable of having a say in the outcome if she can bounce back to form. A few in this field could have a say if at their best but Crofton Arch looks sure to run a big race and is selected.
