prominent, mistake 9th, led 10th to 12th, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3 out, pecked 2 out, led approaching last, driven out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
prominent, ridden and last place after 12th, rallied 2 out, kept on flat, not reach winner
led to 10th, stayed prominent, ridden and every chance after 3 out, weakened next
held up, headway to lead 12th, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat
As there were 19 entered at the five-days, is somewhat disappointing that only seven go to post. However, it is still a trappy contest and none of the runners can be safely left out. Arctic Challenge has yet to prove himself at this trip, but this is slightly easier company than he is used to tackling and cannot be dismissed lightly. Bush Park will be equipped with blinkers for the first time in an effort to rekindled his interest. If back to the sort of form he showed when winning at Plumpton back in December, he must go close off just a 2lbs higher mark. The old timer of the party Emperor's Magic turned in his best effort for some time when just caught at Aintree last week. A repetition of that effort would make him hard to beat here, but the choice is Bold King, who hails from the in-from yard of Ian Williams, who has had four winners in the last fortnight. Off just a 4lbs higher mark than when beating Fielding's Way at Uttoxeter last month, the Handicapper has given him every chance of following up. Superb Leader has something to prove over this trip, while French Executive does stay well, albeit in his own time.
