led 1f, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish
towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
With the loss of his stable star, it's been a pretty wretched season for Jamie Osborne but he is taken to gain a modicom of compensation with a victory for Mr Toad. He was probably a little unlucky in the Greenham Stakes at Kempton last time out but he does have winning form on the surface and the booking of Kevin Darley looks positive. Baralinka, from the Paul Cole stable, has been contesting the big handicaps but despite her obvious speed, the draw of ten does not inspire too much confidence. Bella Chica could go well at a large price. Jeremy Glover is not adverse to sending out winners at the Roodeye and although his filly has had a couple of hard races this term, the handicapper does look to be giving her some respite at present. Kulachi has done little wrong this season and the Channon yard are still sending out the winners. His best performances are arguably over further and there is an obvious questionmark as to how he will handle the track. Of the remainder, Night Runner makes some appeal. He had been giving weight away to against older and more experienced horses at Beverley but the return to six furlongs against his own age group should be welcomed.
