always in touch, led or disputed 8th to 12th, kept on one-paced from 2 out
tracked leader, led 4th, settled in touch, disputed 12th, led next, kicked clear 2 out, stayed on well
in rear but in touch, mistake 10th, every chance 12th, not quicken, eased from last
led or disputed until 11th, ridden and weakened 4 out
A small but select field go to post for this contest with all of the runners capable of winning on there best form. Sadler's Realm won well over course and distance on his last run last season. The gelding from the Philip Hobbs yard defeated Devon View by an easy seven lengths and he looked an improving sort and he is the TEAMtalk selection to score with conditions again in his favour. Asador rates the main danger he is also proven on the ground but he is prone to the odd error and has never won over a trip as far as this. Wain Mountain is from a yard which is going through a lean spell and his best form is over much longer trips. Skycab is also well weighted on his best form but his best form is on fast ground.