behind from 6th
disputed, led approaching 7th, ridden approaching last, stayed on well
in touch when badly hampered, and unseated rider 2nd
disputed until 7th, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, steady headway from 4th, mistake 3 out, chased winner next, soon ridden, no impression
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on
held up mid-division, jumped left 2nd, ridden after 7th, soon weakened
never dangerous
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on
in touch until 6th, soon behind
A real stinker of a race to sort out with many having question marks against them and little really standing out form wise. Half The Pot was a plucky winner last time but had previously sulked when not able to get a lead at this course. He cannot be backed with confidence. Orangerie is a better horse than he has shown to date. The trainer may not have found the right riding tactics for him yet and today could be the day he shows his best. Sonny Jim may have won last time out if not making a mistake close home. A better jumping performance may see him go closer here. John Hunter is respected following a better performance last time out. This longer trip should help and he will be suited by the ground. Kildare Chiller will prefer this shorter trip and having shown a liking for this course in the past should go well. Elvis has won twice over this course and distance and has possibilities. Better recent form would make him more of a betting proposition but he has definite place chances.