mid-division, headway 7f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
pulled hard, with leader, jinked at road crossing after 3f and unseated rider
held up, headway halfway, led 5f out, ran on
towards rear, headway 9f out, weakened 5f out
mid-division, headway halfway, led over 5f out, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, lost place after 3f, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, left in lead after 3f, headed after 5f, weakened over 5f out
behind, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
behind, headway over 6f out, weakened over 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 3f out, ran on same pace
led, jinked and headed at road crossing after 3f, led again after 5f, ridden and headed over 5f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, lost place halfway, soon tailed off
mid-division, ridden and some headway over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
True Beauty is chosen in the finale, with Candello and Golden Law also worthy of note. The last two come from stables that can get them ready first time and the market should be closely noted. However, we opt for True Beauty, who shaped very well on her Newcastle debut in January, finishing fifth despite the testing conditions. She had her stablemate and favourite for the race, Heckley Clare Glen behind, so connections will have been pleasantly surprised. On this better ground, and with the returning Tony Dobbin on board, she should improve enough to take the beating. Nicky Henderson has a tremendous record in bumpers, as does Paul Webber, just like his father before him, and it would be no surprise if either bustled up the selection. There can only be one winner though, so we return to the slightly more experienced True Beauty as the answer.
