tracked leaders, ridden and every chance when blundered 2 out, not recover
held up, never troubled leaders
led to 7th, ridden to lead again last, ran on
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, led 7th, ridden and headed last, stayed on
behind, effort 4 out, weakended next
held up and pulled hard, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression
mid division, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on flat
mid division, headway 8th, outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied 2 out, stayed on flat
A competitive days racing with plenty of prize money. Dungarven's Choice will be a popular choice for the Elite Racing Club and the rain will certainly aid his cause today. Bunkem is the least exposed runner in the field. He performed well in lesser grade at Chepstow and if he hasn't bounced on his return from absence, he is interesting in the sense that the handicapper hasn't had much of a chance to look at him. Volano was well-fancied as a Triumph Hurdle candidate in his earlier days but his completion rate leaves plenty to be desired. Jacdor is the old man of the party and an out-and-out stayer. He could represent each-way value if the rain continues to fall overnight. Mughas is given as the selection. He has been held in high regard by connections and justified this when finishing fifth in the Triumph at Cheltenham. His best performances have come on today's surface and he appeals as the sort who should go on to land plenty of prizes in this grade. Ballyketrail is watched in the market.
