held up, blundered 6th, soon lost touch, rallied approaching last, kept on flat, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, edged left and kept on flat (finished 2nd, disqualified and placed 3rd)
led to 2nd, with leader, hit 6th, soon lost place, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
led 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, ridden 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, clear last, idled run in
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden 4 out, headway approaching last, staying on when not clear run towards finish (finished 3rd, awared 2nd place)
There can be no doubting that Ceresfield is holding her form well and is probably the one to beat in this modest contest. However, she her style of running will always make her vulnerable to a finisher and there may be some value in seeking out an each way alternative. Flahive's First and Nephite are very much respected and will be hard to keep out of the frame but it may be worth chancing Auditty for a bit of sport against the likely market leader. The ten-year-old may just have needed the outing when finishing third behind Die Fledermaus here last month but the run should have done him the power of good. The predicted going will bring out the best of him if he runs up to his past form from his days in Ireland and, with the in-form Warren Marston in the saddle, a bold show at a big price is expected. Jokers Charm would also have to come into the reckoning on past achievements but two miles may be a bit sharp for him after his long absence. So it may probably pay to stick with Ceresfield for win only purposes; with a small each way interest on Auditty as an alternative.
