in touch, slightly outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on again from last, went 2nd close home
tracked leader, led 5th, kept on strongly from last, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, no extra from last, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden after 6th, weakening when hampered 3 out
held up, headway after 5th, disputing close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 5th, effort after 3 out, one pace approaching last
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
led, blundered 4th, headed next, chased leaders, hit 6th, struggling when hampered 3 out, not a danger after
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
keen, held up, headway 3rd, disputing close 3rd when fell 3 out
Helen Wood gets the vote in this trappy opener with Strawberry and Papeete rating the main dangers. The selection looked a horse to follow a couple of runs ago but has since disappointed, however the return to this grade should suit and she is hard to oppose. Strawberry rates the main danger on her best form but she was well beaten behind Karello Bay last time and although this looks easier her overall profile leaves her with a little to find. Papeete is another that could go well but all her best efforts have come on a softer surface. Of the remainder Look Of Eagles is from a yard in form and should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Helen Wood.
