chased leader to 3 out, 6th and no chance when fell 2 out
held up in touch, driven along and no impression after 3 out, mistake 2 out and blundered last
raced keenly, close up, chased winner from 3 out to approaching 2 out, no extra before last
behind, ridden and struggling from 3rd, tailed off
led, driven along 6th, headed before 3 out, no chance when hampered next, pulled up before last
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, edged left before last, driven clear run in
in touch but ridden when fell 6th
chased leaders, ridden after 5th, tailed off 3 out
close up, mistaken and ridden 5th, soon lost place, well behind when pulled up before last
in rear, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, kept on but never able to challenge
in touch until ridden and lost place 4th, headway after 6th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no impression before last
A tough race with chances held by Lightning Star, Gebora and Mr Gisby among many and we will nominate the Gary Moore trained runner at a likely price. While it is true that he is well exposed, he ran a fair enough race on his seasonal reappearance and on the face of it, the step back up to this trip seems sensible. Mr Gisby is in good heart at present and should run his usual game race. The handicapper has had plenty of chances to look at him though and he will need to produce a career best. Gebora has Tony McCoy booked and should appreciate this trip provided that the rain stays away. The opposite applying to Jaybeedee. Hernandita has left Martin Pipe to join Emma Lavelle and he must be watched in the market for any signs of encouragement in the betting ring. A tough opener in which minimum stakes are recommended about Lightning Star.
