prominent until weakened quickly 6f out
held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, one pace final 2f
always behind, struggling halfway, virtually pulled up final 3f
mid-division until weakened rapidly 6f out, virtually pulled up final 3f
held up, good headway 6f out, led 2f out, soon clear, very easily
pulled hard, led after 4f, ran wide bend and headed over 4f out, led briefly over 2f out, soon no chance with winner
took keen hold, tracked leaders, hard ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in mid-division until weakened over 5f out
led 4f, stayed close up until hard ridden and weakened over 3f out
in touch, led briefly over 4f out, one pace final 2f
in mid-division, weakened quickly halfway, tailed off when virtually pulled up final 3f
The usual guessing game regarding the ability of the newcomers and hints can be taken from the betting when it opens on course. However, Quid Pro Quo fared well enough on his debut run for Paul Nicholls to expect that he will be winning sooner rather than later. Diamond Merchant, Rue De Rivoli and Silent Gunner are others to consider when compiling a list of alternatives from those with previous experience, whilst money for Tighe Caster or Island Thorns will be interesting. However, the form of Quid pro Quo's bumper run at Aintree is working out well and the son of Cadoudal can help ease the pain for his trainer suffered after Azertyuiop's surprise defeat at the weekend.
