held up in touch, headway 2 out, led last, cleverly
in touch, always tracking leaders, every chance approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened last
held up in touch, mistakes, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened last
chased leader, mistakes 7th and 10th, second and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out with every chance, ridden approaching last weakened flat
led, ridden approaching 3 out, mistake and headed after 2 out, weakened quickly
Nonrunner
A tough race to call and we will side with Sir Toby to see off Harik and Rudi Knight. Richard Rowe's representative gained due reward for a decent run behind Ifni Du Luc at Kempton when scoring at Fakenham over 2m5f. Proven on the surface and in good heart, there are few reasons in the form book to go against him. Course and distance winner Harik has the Champion for company on this occasion. He does not look a straightforward ride at the best of times and it will be interesting to see how he responds for the switch to stronger handling. Rudi Knight is not the same force he once but he has made hay from the handicapper's leniency. His moderate jumping has to counter any enthusiasm on this occasion. Bush Park has ability albeit over further trips. He should not be discounted at bigger odds despite his recent record. Plumier's best performances have come with cut in the ground. Assuming there is no overnight rain, Sir Toby is difficult to get away from.
