tracked leaders, led 8th to next, led again 4 out, soon ridden, headed and not fluent last, kept on flat
led to 6th, chased leader, mistakes 9th and 12th, outpaced 4 out, soon beaten
held up, took closer order 11th, hit next, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, 3rd and beaten when blundered and unseated rider next
in touch, led 6th, headed 8th, led again next to 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on well to lead last, all out
behind, outpaced from 10th, never on terms
With two of these well out of the handicap this looks a four horse race. Parish Oak could well be the selection having won well last time out and although up in the weights he looks a horse on the upgrade having put a poor start to the year behind him. The ground and distance should suit and is a confident selection. Danteco has just had the one run this year and has had training problems. The fact he failed to finish on that one occasion does not bode well for his chances. Extra Pound is another who has just had the one run this year. It was not a bad effort at this track and he should be in the shake up but may need another race to put him totally right. Dominikus returns from the winter off and will be better for this run. He has run well fresh in the past though and could give the selection most to do.
