led to 7th, prominent, hampered 8th, ridden after 4 out, every chance last, not quicken
in touch, headway approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, one-paced
held up, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon behind
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on well flat
held up, mistake 2nd, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching last, quickened clear flat, readily
tracked leaders, until bluindered and unseated rider 10th
jumped left. throughout, prominent and keen, led 7th, jumped badly left next, ridden after 3 out, headed after 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat
The feature race on the card has understandably attracted a quality field headed by the hat-trick seeking Halexy. The Venetia Williams-trained gelding has proved a revelation this year with fluent displays to land handicaps at Chepstow and here in impressive style. The son of Iron Duke has been raised a further 7lb for his latest victory but remains unexposed and has the sope to stay ahead of the assessor. Katarino has had his problems in the past and returns from a lengthy absence but was a smart hurdler and a promising chaser last term so, with his stable in such fine fettle at present, must be re given every respect of a fair handicap mark. Ballinclay King is well treated on the pick of his form but does not appear the force of old judged on recent evidence while Blowing Wind will appreciate the return to this trip after failing to stay further on his last two starts but looks weighted up to his best at present.
