chased winner throughout, hit 4th, effort and every chance approaching last, unable to quicken flat
mid-division, mistake 2nd, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
not jump well, in rear, struggling from 5th
chased leaders, effort to chase winner 6th until after 3 out
prominent until 4th, soon lost place
pulled hard, held up, ridden and weakened 6th
in rear, ridden along 4th, soon beaten
made all, ridden 2 out, ran on when challenged flat
mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway to chase leaders 5th, mistake next, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
held up in rear, headway from 3 out, went 3rd at next, ridden and weakened approaching last
Dunaskin gets the vote in a trappy opener with Peacock and Shaf London rating the main dangers. Thew selection was a fair second behind Taparudi when last seen over hurdles, that form sets the standard in the context of this race and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Peacock rates the main danger on her latest third behind Sings Of Love but all her best form has come on a softer surface and she looks opposable on that basis. Shaf London is another that could go well on his best form but he has not progressed as expected of late, however his yard are in form and he should be noted in the market. The remainder have shown very little and are readily opposed and for the winner we return to Dunaskin.
