held up in touch, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ran on well
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced 6f out, never dangerous
Blue Buster can see off Refinement and Arctic Hero. A decent race in prospect in spite of the soft going but Mick Easterby looks to have unearthed a useful tool and if he can improve from his Sedgefield victory, this could be a winning opportunity for Tom Greenall, who is the grandson of one of Aintree's directors. Refinement's second in the Festival bumper is much the best form and we have already seen how Total Enjoyment has added to the value of the form in Ireland. He is the one to beat if fit. Arctic Echo will need to be something special in order to try and concede two penalties. His two wins thus far have come at Hexham on fast ground. Twist And Turn is in receipt of all the allowances as a filly. There are sure to be plenty of winners here but Blue Buster is just fancied over Refinement on this occasion.
