mid-division, ridden 8th, weakened approaching next, soon well behind
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden 8th, weakened next, pulled up when behind 3 out
held up towards rear, in rear when pulled up soon after 4 out
held up rear, steady headway 7th, with clear leader and going well 3 out, challenged 2 out, narrow lead last, shaken up run-in, cheeky
led 2nd and keen, not fluent 7th, ridden with clear leader 3 out, challenged and headed last
held up towards rear, ridden from 8th, weakened 3 out, well behind
held up mid-division, closer order 5th, ridden 4 out, weakened 3 out, kept on for poor 4th
led 1st, headed next, stayed prominent until ridden approaching 9th, weakened 3 out, soon well behind
held up tracking leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
always behind, tailed off from 4 out
in rear, outpaced from 8th, stayed on for poor 3rd approaching 3 out
In a race that will not take too much winning, From This Moment can prove the best of Paul Nicholls' two newcomers, while Hawk's Landing and Vicar's Lad are worth a second look. With those to have already returned to the fray having shown little, it may pay to concentrate on the more unexposed talent in the line-up. From This Moment is out of an Over The River mare so should be up to staying a trip, and although having already won an Irish point-to point, is still seen as a big baby. The Sir Robert Ogden-owned Edition Francaise also won an Irish point-to-point for Ted Walsh in the spring and is seen as a novice chasing sort. Both have the scope to make their mark this season, while Hawk's Landing and Vicar's Lad hail from in-form stables and should be monitored in the market. Christmas Truce is another who returns to action here along with Glashedy Rock, and again both should be watched. With so many ifs and buts, bets should be kept to a minimum, but From This Moment is well thought of and gets a tentative vote.
