held up towards rear, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader, challenged 4 out, led briefly approaching 3 out, no extra flat
pulled hard in rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
prominent in chasing group, ridden 4 out, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, led 3 out, stayed on strongly
led, clear to 5th, headed approaching 3 out, one pace from next
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, effort 2 out, stayed on to chase winner approaching last, no impression flat
prominent in chasing group, mistake 7th, ridden 4 out, brief effort 3 out, soon weakened
A wide open affair here with many in form rivals in opposition including Kharak, Radar, Why The Long Face, and Ebinzayd and the tentative cote goes to Radar. The selection is game and consistent goes on any ground and a reproduction of his latest second behind Al Mabrook would see him go close off what looks a fair mark. Kharak rates the main danger he he won well last time out when defeating Midnight Creek but he may struggle under his penalty. Why The Long Face could also go well on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time so can not be backed with any confidence. Ebinzayd is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market. Of the remainder Fred's In The Know could go well now he reverts back to hurdles but for the winner we return to Radar.