held up, mistake 11th, challenged on bit after 3 out, led on long run soon after 2 out, soon edged left, ridden and kept on well run in
tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 9, led 14th, headed 2 out, rallied and kept on under pressure run in, not reach winner
in touch, ridden at 14th, kept on under pressure on long run up to 2 out, not reach leaders
behind, mistake 2nd and pulled up before next
tracked leader, led 8, blundered badly and headed 14th and soon lost place
held up, ridden 13th, headway from 4 out, led narrowly 2 out, soon headed, chased winner until no extra run in
in touch, challenged from 12th, weakened after 3 out
led to 8, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
held up until went right and unseated rider 1st
A wide open contest here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Flying Trix, Un Jour A Vassy, Bright Approach, Midnight Gunner and Uncle Mick and the tentative vote goes to Flying Trix. The selection won his last two races in good style at the end of last season and although he is rising in the weights he could still be ahead of the handicapper and with the yard in good form and under his optimum conditions he is taken to score on his first run of the season. Un Jour A Vassy rates the main danger as he has dropped to a handy mark he was going well when unshipping in a race won by Ballyvaddy, he has failed to complete the course on his last two runs but if he gets around he will not be far away. Bright Approach goes particularly well at this course and is worth noting in the market but he usually needs a couple of runs before he hits form so he is opposed. Midnight Gunner is better off with the selection than when they last met but the selection won with plenty in hand so he will need to improve to gain his revenge. Uncle Mick is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder Rolfes Delight won well last time when defeating Team Captain but he will do well to win this as he is 10 pound wrong in the weights and for the winner we return to the improving Flying Trix.
