tracked leaders, led briefly 12th, every chance when not fluent 3 out, outpaced next, kept on flat, no chance with winner
soon behind, tailed off when unseated rider 12th
soon behind, never on terms
in touch, mistake and lost race 14th, soon ridden and outpaced, kept on under pressure flat
mid-division, headway 14th, outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, headway 13th, effort 4 out, weakened 2 out, virtually pulled up
tracked leaders, mistake 13th, effort 4 out, led 2 out, headed and no extra flat
made most until headed 2 out, ridden to lead again flat, stayed on strongly
A small but competitive field goes to post for this hunter chase and the confident vote goes to Nordic Crest. The nine year old has been in top form between the flags of late, he will relish the fast ground and he will not be far away with the top amateur Gino Carenza taking the ride. Victoria's Boy would have a chance on his best form under rules but he has become disappointing of late however he is another that will relish the fast ground. Dr Deductible looked an improving sort this season but he was disappointing behind Westerton last time. However that could be put down to the rain softened ground. Underly Park is a course and distance winner in this grade but he will find this harder under his penalty. Of the remainder Donnegale could also go well but his best efforts come when he gets an easy lead and he is not guaranteed that here. The remainder need to improve on there latest efforts to trouble the judge.
