tracked leaders, hit 9th and 13th, 4th and in touch when fell 5 out
in touch when mistake and unseated rider 8th
in touch, close up when fell 5 out
held up rear, mistake 2nd, left 3rd 5 out, ridden and no impression
led, headed 4th, led again 6th, headed 11th, led again next, headed 13th, led again 14th, pushed clear, ridden out
with winner, led 4th, headed and mistake 6th, narrow leader 11th, headed next, led again 13th, headed 14th, ridden when hit 3 out, rallied approaching last, all out but not reach winner
in rear, some headway 12th, ridden next, left poor 4th 5 out, weakened and very tired approaching last
A competitive field goes to post for this handicap chase and there is very little between many of the runners but the main protagonists look to be Autumn Mist, Phar City, Bramblehill Duke and Motcombe and the vote goes to Autumn Mist. The selection has been in good form of late without winning but a reproduction of his latest second would make him hard to beat. Phar City rates the main danger on his best form but he is still a maiden after 17 starts and for that reason he is opposed. Bramblehill Duke is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he still looks high enough in the weights and his best form is on soft ground.Motcombe has dropped to a handy mark and ran as if about to hit form last time so he should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Autumn Mist.
