towards rear, lost touch from 8th
led 1st, stayed prominent, ridden 5 out, kept on same pace, no chance with front pair
tracked leaders throughout, led 6th, ridden clear approaching last and mistake, kept on
mid-division, steady headway 6th, tracked winner from 4 out, chased winner 2 out, no impression
in touch, hit 5th, lost place, ridden 5 out, keeping on when hit 3 out, no danger
led 2nd, headed approaching 6th, lost place, soon behind, tailed off
always behind, lost place from 6th, tailed off
towards rear, mistake when pushed along 6th, ridden and outpaced 5 out, stayed on moderately
held up in touch, ridden and weakened soon after 4 out
in touch until lost place 5th, behind from 8th, soon tailed off
in touch, tracked winner from 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened soon after 3 out
Manawanui, Get The Point and Gemi Bed look to be the three to concentrate on here, with the former just getting the vote. Robert Alner has his string in fine form and although the selection was no world beater over hurdles he has always looked as though he would do better over the larger obstacles. Today's rivals look a very moderate bunch and Manawanui can land the prize. Gemi Bed hails from the in form Gary Moore yard and although outclassed at Kempton last time should be in firing line against this field. Get The Point is from a stable with limited resources but did well to beat Repunzel at Towcester last month and should make another bold bid. Mark Equal is from a top stable so is worth a look in the betting but for the winner we will stick with Manawanui.
