behind, relunctant to race approaching 3rd, never dangerous after
held up towards rear, headway 5th, led approaching last, driven out
in touch, ridden and lost place 3rd, headway next, every chance 3 out, hampered and slightly outpaced 2 out, stayed on flat
held up in rear, struggling when fell 5th
chased leaders until approaching 3 out, tailed off
always prominent, led approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace
held up, mistake 1st, headway 5th, every chance 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch until ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
led until approaching 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out
went prominent 2nd, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
prominent early, behind from 4th, tailed off
mistake 5th, always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
Beyond Borders is a consistent performer in this grade and is preferred to Looking Down and Imperative. The last mentioned is well treated judged by official BHB ratings but gave little sign for encouragement on his return and is probably best watched. Sheer Guts has actually won a race but that was over a year ago and he is likely to struggle under a penalty while Foxmeade Dancer has plenty to do at the weights on the balance of recent form. Of more interest may be Looking Down, who has slipped to a fair mark now but needs to improve. The vote though goes to Beyond Borders, who has been running well in similar contests of late and deserves to land a race of this nature.
