led to 2nd, prominent, led again 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on well
ran out, led 2nd, jinked and ran out bend approaching 4th
prominent, left in lead approaching 4th, not fluent and headed next, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up and pulled hard, headway after 5th, 3rd and beaten when fell 3 out
soon prominent, ridden after 6th, weakened before 3 out
always prominent, chased winner 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out, no impression when not fluent last
mid-division, ridden 6th, some headway when hampered and left 3rd 3 out, never near to challenge
always behind, lost touch 4th, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, mistake and rider lost iron 1st, hit 3rd, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
Ark Admiral is the pick in the opener, with Port Moreno and Welsh And Wylde likely to provide the main dangers. Ark Admiral, successful on the Flat at Windsor for Brian Meehan two years ago, has only had two outings over timber and has shaped well in better company than this on both occasions. Third to In The Frame at Wincanton 18 days ago, he is a progressive sort who should have no trouble opening his account in this company. Port Moreno was beaten at this level the time before last at Hereford, so his limitations have been exposed, while Welsh And Wylde is another that is fully exposed at this level. Of the rest, Magenta Rising has a bit of experience and may play a part, but Ark Admiral is the one to be on.
