chased leader, led over 6f out, pushed along and headed over 2f out, one pace
held up, headway 6f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, weakened 4f out
always prominent, led over 2f out, clear final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, hampered 5f out, pushed along and soon weakened
soon pushed along in rear, headway 6f out, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, pushed along 6f out, headway 5f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
mid-division, pushed along after 5f, weakened 6f out
led until over 6f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, lost touch and tailed off final 7f
held up in rear, pushed along 7f out, soon weakened
in touch, pushed along 7f out, weakened 5f out
held up, headway halfway, every chance well over 3f out, weakened 2f out
Brassie has obvious claims and is expected to defy a penalty, with the likes of Seaniethesmuggler, River Trapper, Caber and Demarco names to conjure with in a tricky finale. With so much unexposed talent on view, it may be best to keep bets to a minimum, but Brassie at least has a win to his credit when successful at Uttoxeter in December on what was his introduction. It was a slowly-run affair but he quickened well and should have more to offer. Seaniethesmuggler looked to have a future when second at Warwick but did not progress in soft ground at Chepstow. He too though has a bit of experience that should stand him in good stead. River Trapper and Demarco hail from top stables that both do very well in this sphere, so any moves in the market for either should be noted. Charlie Chapel was pulled up behind the selection at Uttoxeter but was fancied. He did look to have a mind of his own but must have some ability to have attracted support. Oliver Sherwood has enjoyed a return to form this season so Caber has to be noted, while Paul Blockley has been on fire on the all-weather and so Maloy is also worth a mention. With the form in the book though, it is Brassie who gets the nod.
