raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, chased winner until approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
took keen hold, held up in rear, steady headway 3f out, kept on final furlong
raced keenly, held up behind leaders, headway on outside to track leader from 3f out, ridden to challenge and ran green and led well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leader, led 5f out to over 3f out, weakened rapidly
led in start, took keen hold, held up and always in rear
in touch, pushed along 4f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
held up towards rear, steady headway on outer from over 3f out, chased winner under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on
raced on inside, close up, pushed along 4f out, gradually weakened
held up, driven and lost final 5f, tailed off
led to 5f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off when jinked and unseated rider over 2f out, remounted
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these types of events the market will be all important but the main protagonists look to Rutland, Money Line and Darkness and the tentative vote goes to Rutland. The selection was a good second on his debut behind Greenhill Bramble he is sure to have learnt from the experience and under similar conditions here he is taken to get his head in front at the second time of asking. Money Line rates the main danger as he is from a yard that does well in this sphere and this gelding by Roselier should be noted in the market. Darkness was a fair third behind the highly regarded Spirit of New York on his only run last season and is another that could go well. Aspiring Actor is from a top yard and this Old Vic gelding out of a moderate racemare is another that should be watched with the future in mind. As we said before the market should be watched closely but for the winner we return to Rutland who has the edge on experience.
