close up, led 9f out, headed over 7f out, ridden and behind final 5f
chased leaders, led briefly over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, headed 9f out, led again over 7f out, ridden and headed over 4f out, soon weakened
in rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead well over 2f out, kept on
close up, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 8f out, led 4f out, ridden and headed well over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
The most valuable race on the card has attracted a competitive field but Mystic Forest could provide the answer. Brian Meehan's charge proved disappointing at Lingfield last time but had previously notched a five-length win over course and distance and the runner-up has franked the form with a wide margin maiden victory on Monday. The son of Charnwood Forest is 6lb higher but is taken to bounce back to form on a surface that clearly suits. Sudden Flight is a model of consistency and is sure to make his presence felt once again if adopting his usual forcing tactics while Romil Star will appreciate the step up in trip judged on recent evidence. Christmas Truce was not seen to best advantage in a slowly-run affair last time and is capable of going close if fit after a near three-month absence while Reminiscent was below par last time but was a good winner over this trip at Wolverhampton previously and could make an impact having been freshened up with a break.
