tracked leading trio, went 3rd over 7f out, went distant 2nd 5f out, never any chance with very easy winner, well tailed off
tracked winner, pushed along over 7f out, reminder 6f out, lost distant 2nd 5f out, plugged on same pace in 3rd, well tailed off
took keen hold and held up in rear, outpaced 8f out, no chance after, continued well tailed off
made all and set decent pace, clear 5f out, kept on strongly, virtually pulled up final 2f, unchallenged
raced green tracking leading pair and pushed along at times, lost 3rd over 7f out, driven along and struggling over 4f out, well tailed off
Point-to-point winner OTAGO TRAIL ran well for third on his racecourse debut at Warwick. With that experience under his belt, he may have too much for the newcomers and can open his account. Beaufort Boy is a half-brother to the useful winning chaser Klepht and Ollisu Lad is related to a bumper winner. The latter pair are preferred to Toohighforme, but Face To Face hails from the family of the high-class Monsignor and makes most appeal of the debutants.
Beaufort Boy (IRE) Heron Island gelding out of What A Mewsment.
Face To Face Kayf Tara gelding out of Monsignorita.
Ollisu Lad (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Nick's Jule.
Otago Trail (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, with leader, led 12f out until 7f out, one pace and lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Battle Born (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Toohighforme (IRE) Mountain High gelding out of Summertime Girl.