prominent, lead approaching ninth, soon clear, eased run-in, shaken up close home
held up, hampered and unseated rider 7th
held up mid-division, mistake 3 out, ridden and soon weakened
keen, prominent, brought down 7th
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden and chased leader 2 out, every chance when hit last, kept on flat
held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, headway over 1 out, kept on flat
held up last, mistake 4 out, kept on approaching last, never nearer
prominent, chased leader 2nd, mistake 3rd, left in lead after 7th, ridden and headed approaching 9th, weakened quickly after 2 out, behind and pulled up before last
Lorient Express unseated rider at Ludlow last time when in contention and can make amends here, with Wild Power and Tarongo the likely dangers. The Venetia Williams trained five-year-old was going very easily when failing at the sixth, he isn't the most proficient of jumpers, but if he can avoid any errors today he should be good enough to win this moderate event. Wild Power finished third in that Ludlow event won by Colliers Hill and should again be capable of reaching the frame. Tarongo was given a Stratford race on a plate last month as his three rivals, including our selection, jumped badly throughout. He is not one to relish a fight, but could still be capable of making the frame. Apadi and Droumleigh Lad are two others worthy of respect in this company, but we will side with Lorient Express.
