chased leader, close up and every chance when fell 4 out
led, mistake 3rd, headway 10th, ridden 4 out, weakened after 3 out, left clear 2 out, heavily eased from last
held up towards rear, led after 10th, ridden 3 out, soon headed, 2nd when fell 2 out
held up last, not fluent 1st and rider lost iron briefly, mistake 2nd, ridden approaching 10th, lost touch 12th, left poor 3rd 4 out
Just the four runners here and it looks a good opportunity for Classified to gain his hat-trick, with Heez A Dreamer looking to be the main danger. The selection has taken up a chasing career at the ripe old age of eleven but he has won fairly comprehensively on his last two starts. It is obvious that his trainer is not aiming him too high, and this race doesn't look any tougher so he looks the solid call. Heez A Dreamer was up against it last time out in a Grade 2 event against the likes of Leading Man and Sir Rembrandt, however before that he had looked progressive and should play a leading role in today's race, especially as the small field should suit. Emma Lavelle saddles ex-pointer Professor Jack and support should be noted, however a break of 263 days doesn't appear ideal and he may just need the run. Rosarian completes the lineup, but Victor Dartnall's ten-year-old doesn't look the most natural of jumpers and he could be out of his depth here. In an intriguing contest then, we will side with David Pipe's Classified to gain his hat-trick.
