held up, headway 6th, ridden to chase leader approaching 2 out, weakened over 1 out
led, headed 8th, outpaced over 2 out, stayed on flat
always in rear, weakened 8th
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 8th, soon weakened
close up, chased leader 5th, led 8th, soon clear, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, kept on one pace
held up last, never dangerous
in touch, mistake 2nd and 7th, ridden 4 out, weakened from 2 out
in touch, ridden 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, reminders approaching 8th, headway approaching 2 out, soon led after 2 out, ridden and ran on
tracked leader until 5th, ridden 8th, soon weakened (third last fence omitted)
A tricky selling handicap to start this six race card, Antony Ebeneezer looks capable of giving the weight away and is selected to beat Summer stock and Protocol. Connor Dore's entire runs consistently well in this grade and put up another solid display when chasing home Diamond Joshua at Uttoxeter last month. He disappointed last time over trip too short and will be seen to better advantage over this more appropriate distance. Summer Stock is very one paced but wasn't beaten far at Taunton last time and should appreciate this longer trip. Protocol can also be given a squeak on bits and pieces of form and could run into a place. so a very poor event and Antony Ebeneezer looks to be the safest option.