tracked leaders, ridden approaching 8th, every chance from 2 out, ran on
not fluent, in touch, ridden 4 out, stayed on same pace
held up, headway 7th, ridden and mistake 3 out, one pace from next
with leaders to 7th, soon well behind
held up and keen, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, ran on to lead close home
led, ridden 3 out, headed and not quickened close home
in touch, headway and mistake 7th, ridden and hung left approaching last, stayed on
keen, mid-division, mistake 7th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, one pace from next
with leaders to 7th, weakened next
behind, headway 8th, hit 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened after 2 out
In possibly the most wide open race on the card Dealer's Choice is given the nod ahead of Classic Native and Will Of The People. The selection comes here following a game victory over fences, beating The Tall Guy by just under two lengths. He is just as adept over the smaller obstacles as he showed when beating Probus Lord at Newton abbot last April and he is weighted to go close again. Dangers are everywhere, Glen Warrior and Western Rock are both in great heart, but Classic Native looks the more serious contender having taken the Martell bumper last season. We have to admit his hurdles form since has been pretty ordinary, but this longer trip could bring out the best in him. Of the rest Will Of The people hails from a top yard and his second behind Fundamental at Leicester in January is now looking very decent form. So not the easiest of races to asses but we will take a chance with Dealer's Choice.
