tracked leaders in very slowly run race, challenging when jumped slowly 6th, chased winner as pace increased after 3 out, no impression 2 out, one pace
held up in touch in very slowly run race, ridden and went 4th when pace increased after 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, blundered last, no impression
took keen hold, pressed winner in very slowly run race until pace increased after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
made all and set very slow pace, ridden to increase pace after 3 out, mistake last, ran on
tracked leaders in very slowly run race, last when pace increased after 3 out, switched right when not fluent 2 out, soon well held
It has taken time for Big Knickers to display form over timber after showing promise in bumper company. However, her latest effort when runner-up, albeit easily swept aside by E Street Boy, suggests she's now on the upgrade. However, the mare has yet to operate on quick ground and must concede weight all round, so the consistent dual purpose performer, THE COMPOSER, is preferred. The gelding also finished behind E Street Boy last time, having previously scored decisively over this trip at Ffos Las and is proven under these conditions. Little Eaglet showed promise for Henrietta Knight and his latest effort for his new yard indicated he's steadily getting his act together.
Big Knickers 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind E Street Boy (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Little Eaglet (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, headed and ridden after 6th, lost place 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 13, 24l behind Shoudhavenownbettr (10-2) at Hereford 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Ladies Best 6-1 (10-9) Tracked clear pair, close up at 3rd, led and wandered approaching 3 out, ridden and hung left when headed last, continued to hang badly left flat, no extra, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Leopard Hills (10-7) at Exeter 2m 1f nov sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
The Composer 7-1 (11-1) Raced wide, held up towards rear, headway and hit 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd last, kept on under pressure flat, never any chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 5l behind E Street Boy (11-7) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Rossmill Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) In touch, not fluent 1st, went 2nd 8th, challenging when not fluent 3 out, soon led, headed 2 out, beaten when mistake last, 2nd of 16, 12l behind Boosha (11-7) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
