close up, ridden and led approaching 2 out, caught post
held up, headway 4 out, chased leader approaching 2 out, every chance last, no extra
led, headed 9th, weakening when fell next
held up, headway 4th, ridden 5 out, blundered 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 11th, hampered 3 out, chased leaders approaching last, ran on to lead post
soon in rear, blundered 5th, pulled up before 14th
close up, chased leader 10th, led 12th, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
held up, behind 7th, slow next, soon pulled up
chased leader 4th, led 9th, headed 12th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
pulled hard, chased leader 2nd to 4th, lost place 6th, ridden and headway 11th, mistake 4 out, pulled up before next
Labula Bay, Auburn Spirit, and El Cordobes are three against the field in a wide open handicap and the vote goes to Labula Bay. The selection was a good second behind Andy's Birthday a couple of runs ago before disappointing last time however that was on heavy ground and with this faster ground sure to suit he will be hard to beat. Auburn Spirit rates the main danger on his win over Multi Talented a couple of runs ago but he gave the impression he was in the handicappers grip last time and for that reason he is opposed. El Cordobes is a bold jumping front runner who has dropped to a handy mark but he is not sure to get an easy lead and is passed over on this occasion. Of the remainder Figawin is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Labula Bay.
