behind, ridden after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out
chased leaders, in 3rd when fell 8th
in touch, headway 5 out, led approaching next, soon ridden, joined last, headed when no extra flat
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, challenged next, driven to lead flat
in rear, tailed off from 6th, pulled up before 5 out
held up in touch, closer order when hit 9th, ridden 4 out, weakening when hit 2 out
led, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, mistake next, quickly weakened when pulled up before 2 out
Oriental Style has been in progressive form recently but has been steadily rising in the weights as a result and, at the forecast odds, is difficult to recommend. Conversely Reach The Clouds has slipped to an attractive mark and, with the stable of John Upson in good form now and having shown better form at Plumpton last time, he could be the answer in a tricky contest. The Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Just Whiskey and Brendan Powell's Iron N Gold both have long absences to overcome, while Bunbury may "bounce" having his second start in quick succession after a near two year lay off. Advance East showed signs of ability behind Needwood Lion at Hereford last time and could be the main danger to the selection.
