held up, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching next
chased leaders, lost place after 3rd, held up behind, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance last, kept on flat
with leaders and keen until lost place and pulled up after 6th
held up in touch, weakend approaching 8th, tailed off
led to 4th, led again after 6th, headed briefly 4 out, headed again 3 out, soon ridden, kept on from last
held up in touch, hit 2nd, lost place halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, led 4th, headed after 6th, led again 3 out, kept on under pressure from last, all out
prominent, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
tracked leaders and keen, led briefly 4 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway 4 out, ridden and weakened next
Tom Fruit is improving with each outing and can land this modest opener from Cottam Grange and Sea Laughter. Tim Easterby's gelding had a tremendous duel with Narciso over a slightly shorter trip here last time and just gave best on the run in. The extra distance here is a slight concern, but the first two in that contest were well clear and so the form could be quite decent. Today's opposition is of a similar standard and he should be capable of going one better. Cottam Grange came to grief last time but his previous handicap form was of a decent standard and he should go close back in novice company. Sea Laughter found the ground too heavy at Carlisle last time but her previous second to Aberdare at Ayr was a fair effort and she should be vying some place money. Moustique de L'Isle can also be involved despite a winners penalty, but Tom Fruit is on the upgrade and is a confident choice
