tracked leaders until weakened quickly 7th, tailed off 4 out
led 4th, headed 3 out, stayed chasing winner but no chance when mistake 2 out, lost 2nd last
not fluent, always behind, tailed off 4 out
led to 4th, stayed close up until outpaced after 3 out, kept on again last but never dangerous
close up, effort 2 out, went 2nd and no impression before last
always towards rear, 6th and no chance when blunder 2 out, pulled up before last
in touch, led 3 out, 2 clear next, eased flat, unchallenged
held up, stayed on under pressure from 3 out but never going pace to reach leaders
Sossus Vlei,Ladalko and Jack Fuller look the ones to concentrate on in this moderate affair and the confident vote goes to Sossus Vlei. The gelding from the Peter Winkworth yard was a fair hurdler at his best and he was a pleasing second on his chasing debut behind Non So.He is sure to have learnt from the experience and he will be hard to beat. Jack Fuller Ladalko rates the main danger he was a fair sort in his native France and is from a yard that does well with these types and the market will probably tell the story as to what is expected. Jack Fuller was a a fair third behind Manawanui last time but he will need to improve again to win this. Of the remainder Nowbytheway is a well bred gelding who is worth noting in the market but we are happy to side with the more experienced Sossus Vlei.
