disputed until 6th, soon ridden, weakening when fell 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden after 4th, weakened after 2 out
held up in touch, headway approaching 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened last
disputed, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, rallied to lead approaching last, driven out
held up in touch, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, switched right approaching 2 out, switched left flat, took 4th flat
held up in touch, headway approaching 6th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on
prominent until 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
The three to concentrate on here are Fast Mix, Gentle Beau, and Rydon Lane, with the former just edging the decision. This is a pretty weak contest and Martin Pipe's gelding should be up to defying top-weight. He beat the well fancied Pardishar Plumpton last week and if that tough struggle hasn't taken too much out of him he should follow up today. Gentle Beau was also successful last time beating a modest bunch at Ludlow last month, it was an improved performance and there may be more to come from this six-year-old. The best of the rest looks to be Rydon Lane who was behind the selection at Taunton recently, but with a big pull in the weights, does hold strong claims. Course winner Grey Brother is also worthy of a mention but for the winner we return to Fast Mix.
