held up, pushed along and reminders halfway, kept on well from 2f out
held up in rear, effort over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, not quicken
held up, headway approaching 6 out, joined leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, effort over 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off over 2f out
towards rear, reminders halfway, outpaced over 6f out, kept on same pace, no impression final 2f
chased leader, weakened over 6f out, tailed off over 2f out
An impossible bumper to assess really, with little worthwhile to go on in the way of racecourse form. Best then to stick with those from yards who do well in this sphere and so we take a chance on Malt De Vergy to use his experience to outpoint That's Rhythm, Brave Rebellion and Fencote Gold. The selection has had just the one run to date, when going well for a long way at Hexham, before the hill took its toll. Len Lungo and Tony Dobbin are a formidable combination in bumper company and with improvement expected, he can score. Martin Todhunter also does well with his beginners and That's Rhythm, bred from some decent middle distance flat performers in France, is likely to be good enough to run into a place. As always, keep an eye on the market for any confidence in those, or indeed Fencote Gold, who returns after leg trouble, and Brave Rebellion who may also show up well. Our choice here then, is Malt De Vergy.
