chased far side leader, jumped past over 3f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no chance with stand side leaders
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened appraoching final furlong
led stand side group, headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led far side group, headed and not on terms 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon recovered to chase far side leaders, ridden to lead that group 1f out, not on terms with stand side leaders
raced far side, ridden and outpaced halfway, tailed off
chased stand side leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked stand side leader, overall leader 2f out, ran on well, comfortably
slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase far side leaders, weakened 2f out
raced far side, slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked stand side leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on
The experience of Bibury Flyer may prove decisive over Azuree, Brag and some interesting newcomers in the opening event on the card. Mick Channon is double-handed with the unraced Gold Majesty, a half-sister to Majestic Desert, joining Bibury Flyer in the line-up. Preference is for the latter who should know enough about the game by now, having had four outings in all, the most recent of which was a two-length third of four to Silver Wraith at Bath 11 days ago. Still entered in a couple of expensive races this autumn, she should be capable of taking this on the way. Azuree may appreciate the drop back in trip judging by the way that she shaped when third to Satin Kiss at Leicester last time, while Brag is out to get the losses back after an unlucky run at Bath. She has more to offer, and along with Barry Hills' debutante Clove, who has reportedly worked well on the Faringdon Road, makes for an interesting contest that could throw up plenty of future winners. On this occasion we will side with Bibury Flyer.
