towards rear, headway to chase leaders 5f out, effort over 1f out, hard ridden, no chance with winner final furlong
held up towards rear, headway and effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out
close up, chased leader 3f out, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up, disputed lead 6f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 6f out, soon behind
pulled hard in touch, ridden 4f out, stayed on one pace final 2f
raced mid-division, never dangerous from 4f out
behind, headway wide 5f out to chase leaders, kept on, no impression final 2f
prominent, dropped rear halfway, soon tailed off, virtually pulled up
made most, joined 6f out, hard ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear, tailed off 5f out
held up mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, cruised into lead over 1f out, soon clear, impressive
tracked leaders, disputed lead 6f out, soon under pressure and weakened over 3f out
in touch, disputed lead 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
This is a tricky finale for punters with Rambling Minister, Corrib Eclipse and Special Conquest the leading lights, and we will side with Rambling Minster. The selection won well last time when defeating Minster Bay in convincing style, and with the stable in good form and having a good record in this sphere, he is taken to defy his penalty. Corrib Eclipse caused a surprise when defeating Renvyle last time. But he will find this harder under a penalty in what looks a more competitive contest. Special Conquest won an average bumper at Newton Abbot last time, but he is bred to be better over further and is another that will find this tougher. Refinement hails from the Jonjo O'Neill yard and was a well supported winner at Bangor back in October. He is bound to improve for the run and he looks to have excellent place prospects. The market should be best watched to assess the chances of the newcomers, so we are happy to side with Rambling Minister in a difficult finale.
