tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, clear final furlong, eased close home
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, effort 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out (wore cheek pieces)
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace under pressure
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
A weak race for this meeting with a slight TEAMtalk preference given to Supergrass who finally began to understand the racing game last time out at Haydock. This step up in trip looks sure to suit although he is unproven on the ground. Earlston showed a hint of ability at this course late last month. If he steps up on that effort he should go close. Just A Gigolo was highly tried last time and this drop in class and the easier ground should help his cause. Fortune Mea did reasonably well at Chester last time out but her trainer's current form is woeful. Matchsticks is another who suggested a drop in class will help his cause and his trainer has an excellent record at this track.