behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on one pace
prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway halfway, led inside final furlong, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
It speaks volumes for the quality of the contest when the exposed Gilded Cove, rated just 59, looks like heading the market, but there may be a bit of value in opposing him with another long standing maiden in the shape of Superapparos, who could well take a bit of pegging back around here. Selecting a maiden nine-year-old, a veteran of 60 races, it may appear that the men in white coats will be looking for me, but he is a relatively straight forward ride, who is best when employing his trail blazing tactics and with Phillip Makin, who knows him so well, taking 7lbs off his back, he could finally get his head in front. Gilded Cove will make sure the old timer doesn't have things too easy, but Reg Hollingshead's youngster may find things happening a bit to quickly for his liking. Third place may go to Tree Roofer, who has plenty of form around here and has his first outing for Champion All-Weather trainer Nick Littmoden.
