in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
behind, pulled hard for 2f, never a factor
took keen hold with leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered, held on well
behind, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f, soon weakened
chased leaders, driven along over 2f, out weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway on outer over 4f, weakened final furlong
led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f, kept on same pace inside last
Another wide open affair rounds off proceedings and the main protagonists look to be Libre, Rookwith, Acomb and Poppyline and we will take a chance on Rookwith. The gelding from the James Bethell yard was a fair fourth behind Masterpoint last time out and a reproduction of that form would make him hard to beat. Libre rates the main danger he has been in fair form of late but he ran as if the handicapper had caught up with him when fourth behind Temper Tantrum. Acomb could also go well he won well a couple of runs ago before appearing not to stay a longer trip last time out the drop in distance should suit and hen is another that has definite place claims. Poppyline is another that could go well but she gave the impression that a longer trip would suit when a never nearer fourth behind Indian Welcome on the AW last time out. Of the remainder Well Connected is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but we are happy to side with Rookwith.
