mid-division, headway ofter 8, led after 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra
behind, headway 11, ridden approaching 2 out, led last, all out
chased leaders to 7, mistake 8, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
prominent, ridden after 4, lost place after 4 out, rallying when mistake 2 out, weakened last
in touch, headway 11, ridden to chase leader 3 out, weakened approaching last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 6
mid-division, blundered 2nd, hampered and unseated rider 9th
always towards rear
made most to 8th, weakening when mistake 11, behind when pulled up quickly before 3 out
behind, ridden and headway 3 out, every chance flat, ran on
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
mid-division, headway after 7th, fell 9th
soon prominent, led 8, ridden and headed after 4 out, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
This could rest between the three previous winners Saffron Sun, Why The Long Face and Chevalier Bayard, with the former just having the edge. Jimmy Frost's gelding was travelling best from some way out when beating Penthouse Minstrel at Exeter last time. The first two were well clear so the form does have a solid look to it. Penthouse Minstrel re-opposes today and will be another danger at the revised weights. Why The Long Face only landed a modest event at Hexham last time but did in fine style, driving past Dhaudeloup inside the last fifty yards. Chevalier Bayard gets into the handicap on bottom weight and must come into the argument following his emphatic victory over Our Man Dennis at Hereford last month. Of the others Lucky Do should be watched closely in the market, but for the winner we return to Saffron Sun.
