mid-division, headway 12th, ridden and weakened 4, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division and ridden 10th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, led briefly approaching 4 out, headed and one pace next
behind and ridden 11th, n.ner
tracked leaders, pushed along 12th, led 3 out, hard ridden last, all out
prominent, led 3rd until headed 13th, weakened when mistake 3 out
soon led, headed 3rd, prominent till weakened 4 out, pulled up 2 out
prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next
held up, headway approaching 11th, soon ridden and weakened 13th, pulled up before 4 out
behind 10th, some moderate late headway
mid-division, headway 11th, mistake next, not recover, pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out
in touch, led 4 out, with winner next, headed after 2 out, ridden and rallied flat, just failed
in rear and never dangerous
The versatile Katie Buckers is back on a winning mark after some below par performances and can do well for connections who look like they could be hitting top form any day. Not the fastest horse in the world, she is an out and out stayer who can either force the pace or can sit patiently. Either way she has her best chance, since rattling up a hat-trick last year, of troubling the judge in what looks on paper a wide open if poor contest. Sterling Dot Com has never lived up to his undoubted ability but looks now to be on a reasonable weight for his talents. This ground should suit and hold every chance over this trip with the 'shades' on for the first time. Jolly Giant is another who may improve for the application of first-time blinkers though he may not be fairly handicapped. Fluff'N' Puff has been running consistently in his last few runs and merits consideration however he may need the ground to improve from the overnight forecast of good to soft. Oriental Style is paying the penalty for winning earlier in the season and looks poorly weighted here.
