behind, stayed on same pace from 2 out, never dangerous
led to 2nd, remained prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next
mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders 2 out, driven to challenge last, every chance until no extra close home
led 2nd, blundered 4th, hard pressed approaching last, all out towards finish
towards rear, mistake 6th, headway halfway, effort approaching 2 out, one pace
in touch, headway to track winner 4th, ridden 2 out, one pace approaching last
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, weakened quickly between last two, behind when pulled up before last
raced keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
A wide open contest here with many in form rivals in opposition including Howaboys Quest, York Rite and Lady Lap Dancer and we will take a chance on Howaboys Quest. The gelding from the Ferdy Murphy yard won well last time out when defeating Mantilla and although he has risen in the weights for that win he won with plenty in hand and he could still be ahead of the handicapper. York Rite rates the main danger he was second behind Die Fladermaus last time but although he has won over this trip he looks to be better suited by further so for that reason he is opposed on this occasion. Lady Lap Dancer is also worthy of respect but she may come on for this her first run of the season after a 160 day absence. Of the remainder Mr Cavallo is better known as a chaser and he may not have the toe for this so we are happy to side with the in form Howaboys Quest.
