mid-division, effort over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 3f out, never near to challenge
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, smooth progress on inside over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon behind
prominent, led over 2f out, soon headed and weakened quickly
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no extra final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 4f out, soon beaten
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
A wide open contest rounds off the card and as usual in these types of events jockeyship is all important with this in mind the principals look to be Forest Tune, Sting Like A Bee, Digger, Brave Dane and Noul and the tentative vote goes to Forest Tune. The selection goes well fresh and is fit from a light hurdling campaign he is well weighted on his best form will like the ground and with conditions to suit he will be hard to beat. Sting Like A Bee rates the main danger he has been in fair form of late on the AW. He was doing all his best work at the finish when fourth behind Danielle's Lad and will appreciate this longer trip. Brave Dane was given a poor ride last time but still managed to finish fifth under very tender handling behind Karaoke and if he is ridden more positively he would be a danger to all. Digger is from a yard in top form and is another that could go well but he has been tried over a variety of trips and it is hard to know which is his best so for that reason he is opposed. Noul is another worthy of respect he looks to be on a fair mark and could have the race run to suit but he has a poor draw and is passed over on this occasion. So for the winner we return to Forest Tune with the experienced Carol Williams on board.