behind, hampered and stumbled after 3rd, no chance from 6th
in touch when pulled up after 3rd (lame)
mid-division, well behind from 5th, tailed off
slowly away, blundered 5th, always behind, tailed off
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, mistake and lost place next, tailed off when pulled up before 6th and dismounted
took keen hold, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, driven along 4th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out
led 2nd to 4th, pushed along 6th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway to track leaders from 5th, ridden to chase winner approaching 3 out, 3rd and beaten when hit last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, headway to chase leaders 3 out, driven next, stayed on to take 2nd at last, no chance with winner
raced wide, jumped left, soon behind, tailed off when hit 2 out
led to 2nd, led again 4th, clear from 3 out, kept on well
The possible favourite Wasted Talent is not one to trust so it might pay to side with Waimea Bay. Wasted Talent's form is by far the best on show but she has shown a dislike for her chosen career, as we have mentioned. The selection, although no world beater, has shown enough in runs behind Fontanesi and Fleet Street recently to indicate that he ought to show up well here and, accordingly, gets our vote. Hi Lily has shown more than enough in bumpers, hurdles chases to be considered while River Reine, who has been tried at longer trips recently, is another to consider, along with Cherokee Bay and Volcano Bay, for whom Tony McCoy has been booked. Ruby Glen hails from a stable in form but has shown little in the way of form so far, a comment that applies to most of the field. With that in mind, Wasted Talent will not get many easier opportunities and ought to win. However, we'll take a chance on Waimea Bay.
