held up towards rear, mistake 5th, headway after 15th, ridden to chase leader 3 out, led 2 out, all out when edging left flat, just held on
in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
in touch, closer order 9th, led 5 out, ridden approaching 4 out, headed and held when fell 2 out
led 3rd, headed 14th, weakening when jumped badly left 4 out and 3 out
always behind
towards rear, some headway 9th, ridden from 14th, weakened 4 out
held up towards rear, headway 15th to chase leaders, ridden and close up last, switched right flat, not reached leaders
tracked leaders, driven along from 12th, led briefly 14th, ridden and weakened 4 out
led, headed 3rd, lost place 5th, dropped rear 10th, ridden 12th, headway after 15th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, every chance last, carried left flat, no extra near finish
tracked leaders until ridden and weakened 14th
A wide open contest here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Long Walk, Deliceo, Maxie McDonald and Autumn Mist and the vote goes to Long Walk. The selection won well last time out when last seen defeating More Luck with plenty in hand. He remains on a fair mark and with conditions in his favour he will be hard to beat if he is fit enough to do himself Justice. Delecio has been in the form of his life of late and has won his last two races in good style beating Maria Pia last time. However he is rising in the weights and this looks tougher so he is passed over on this occasion. Maxie McDonald won well last time out when defeating Midnight Gunner but thatt was over a longer trip and the drop in distance is not sure to suit. Autumn Mist also won well last time out when defeating Alfred The Great but this looks more competitive and he may struggle under his penalty. Of the remainder Tribal Dancer is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Long Walk.
