held up and well behind, some headway 6th, stayed on from 3 out but never on terms
held up towards rear, ridden and weakening when hampered 2 out
held up in touch, ridden 7th, soon behind
held up in mid-division, mistake 6th, headway 7th, chased leader 3 out, ridden and every chance when brought down 2 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden and headway 3 out, challenging and one length down when left clear 2 out, pushed out flat
held up towards rear, headway 7th, one pace
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance when slightly hampered approaching 2 out, not quickened from last
chased leader until ridden and weakened 7th
prominent, ridden 7th, soon weakened
always behind, pulled up before 7th
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, left third 2 out
led 7th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, good headway from 6th, ridden and every chance when brought down 2 out
prominent, led 7th, ridden and one length clear when fell 2 out
prominent, ridden 6th, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon prominent, mistake 6th, ridden 7th, no impression
This looks a good chance for Donald to win again, with Ifrane Balima, Solo Dancer, White Dove, Red Society, Delaware and Miniballist possibly proving to be his strongest rivals. The selection comes here in good heart following a good Ludlow win, his second win from just five hurdling starts. He carries his penalty here but his rider claims seven and, given that he is due to go up by eight pounds in the ratings shortly, his chance is there for all to see. Audiostreetcom is capable of running well from his current mark, while Ifrane Balima is interesting in first-time blinkers from the Paul Nicholls stable. Miniballist could yet be interesting as he looked good when winning his novice event and is lightly raced. Solo Dancer is certainly well weighted based on the best of his spring form. White Dove ran well from his revised mark last time and has place claims, while Red Society is due to rise by five pounds in the rating after today so is another to seriously consider, particularly as he comes here in good heart. The Martin Pipe-trained Delaware is also another who should be knocking at the door for a place and watch the market with regard to the chances of the likes of Outside Investor. However, for the selection, we return to Donald.
