prominent, ridden 7th, led 3 out, driven out
narrow lead from second, fell heavily 7th
in touch until weakened 8th, tailed off
prominent until weakened from 8th
led to second, pressed leader, left in lead 7th, headed 3 out, every chance next, no extra final 150 yds
in touch to fifth, towards rear and ridden when hampered seventh
towards rear when pulled up before second (saddle slipped)
always behind, lost touch fifth, pulled up before eighth
prominent, slight lead after 8th to 3 out, weakened after next
held up and behind, some headway after seventh, soon ridden and no extra after next
mistakes, held up when behind, stayed on under pressure after 3 out, never nearer
An uninspiring contest filled with mainly modest and disappointing types and Exterior Profiles is only a tentative suggestion to small stakes. The son of Good Thyne is well in to the veteran stage of his career but showed that he still retains plenty of enthusiasm for the job over this course and distance last month. The 13-year-old finished a fair fifth in a competitive handicap and should give another good account off his current mark in a weaker event. The booking of Mick Fitzgerald catches the eye for Midnight Coup but he has shown little of late and is far from certain to get this trip. The Full nelson has something to find with the selection on last month's form while Kuwait Millennium is of limited ability and faces no easy task under top weight.
