towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up towards rear, headway and in touch 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up mid-division, headway when not much room 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on well
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, effort and chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
Another competitive affair but the booking of Kevin Darley for Balakiref catches the eye and he is given as the selection. He ran well when second at Thirsk last time (the fourth, Raphael, has won since) and he's entitled to go well from this mark. Lots Of Love is well handicapped at best and it will be interesting to see how the first-time visor works. The softer the better for him. Mister Rambo is another who is well treated on the best of his old form, while Border Artist, who has won two of his last four races, is clearly in good heart and can also go well. There will be those that will be happy to build a case for Bodfari Pride, and Sarn, once again, has place claims.