raced keenly, tracked leader, closed 3 out, pushed along between last 2, upsides last, stayed on under pressure to lead close home
led, hit 3 out, ridden and edged right between last 2, joined last, hung right under pressure run-in, headed and no extra close home
DREAMCATCHING is penalised for winning at Market Rasen a fortnight ago but is still well clear of Stealing Mix on these terms. He should be winning this with the minimum of fuss and provide the first winner on today’s card of a strong team sent by Paul Nicholls.
Dreamcatching (FR) 4-6fav (10-13) Chased leaders, hampered and left 2nd 3 out, led going well next, shaken up to easily draw clear flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) gd in Apr beating Bricbracsmate (10-13) by 8l, 6 ran.
Stealing Mix 6-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, never on terms, 6th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Muthabir (11-9) at Taunton 3m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
