in touch, pushed along 5 out, ridden and lost place before next, soon weakened
in touch, headway and effort approaching 4 out, weakened next
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, every chance last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway 5 out, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, went 2nd briefly approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last
mid-division, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up after 5 out
mid-division, headway halfway, led 3 out, ridden out
tracked leaders, pushed along 11th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
led, jumped left throughout, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra
held up towards rear, fell 9th
in touch, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, blundered badly and unseated rider
Winter Garden has been knocking at the door lately and can gain a deserved victory over Red Brae, Supreme Breeze and Smudge. The selection was a beaten favourite at Kelso a fortnight ago, when a combination of the trip and the fact that he failed to settle contributed to his defeat. He also found one too good at Ayr prior to that when found wanting over the minimum trip. Today's two and a half mile journey appears to be his optimum trip, and with a claimer taking off seven pounds, he has a first rate chance. Red Brae appreciated the stiff finish when scoring at Towcester and will appreciate this course more than Huntingdon where he never looked like following up. The handicapper has done him no favours though and he is passed over. Supreme Breeze is an out-and-out stayer who has yet to win over the bigger obstacles, but trainer Sue Smith has a good record here, while Smudge, although not well treated, has been on the upgrade and may sneak a place. It is by no means a strong affair though, and Winter Garden should go close.
