with leader, led 3rd to 6th, led again 8th to 13th, ridden to lead again after 3 out, driven out
prominent, led 6th to 8th, led again 13, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakening when mistake last
in touch, ridden after 2 out, went 2nd last, stayed on well flat
mistake, held up, headway 11th, weakened 13, 8th and no chance when fell 2 out
behind, headway 12th, ridden after 4 out, one pace from 2 out
in touch, ridden after 4 out, one pace when blundered last
held up, ridden after 9th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mistake 3rd, always towards rear
held up and keen, headway after 9th, mistake when saddle slipped and lost place 10th, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 9th, weakened 3 out
in touch, pushed along and lost place after 6th, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden 13th, soon weakened
led to 3rd, ridden and lost place after 9th, soon behind
In a very open affair Schuh Shine, Ravenscar and Willie The Fish can be given chances and we will side with the last named. The Sue Smith yard continues in decent form and although no world beater, this eight-year-old is at the top of his game and should be capable of following up his recent victory. He seemed suited by the drop in trip in that Sedgefield event and came home three lengths clear of today's rival Ravenscar. The runner up does have a four pound pull in the weights so is entitled to get a lot closer, but the selection should again have his measure. Schuh Shine made a very promising chase debut at Warwick recently finishing second to Hazeljack. He will have learnt from that experience and looks set for more place money today. Borehill Joker and Walcot Lad have been in good form this season and are capable of taking a hand in the finish, however Willie The Fish has the best recent form and gets the vote.
