in touch, effort to lead after 3 out, edged left from approaching 2 out, not fluent last and soon headed, hung left and weakened run in
in touch, chased leader before 2 out, led soon after last, pushed out
chased leader to 6th, weakened before 3 out
led, not fluent 2nd, headed after 3 out, weakened before next
in rear, mistake 3rd, tailed off 6th, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd after 6th, ridden and every chance last, not quicken run in
mistake behind, mistake and weakened 6th, soon tailed off
in touch until mistake and weakened 6th
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, reminders next, in touch when fell 4th
Mister Mustard, Gaelic Flight and Mr Boo look the principals in this competitive opener and the vote is given to Mister Mustard. The selection won well last time out when beating Mon Mome and although he has a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and this looks easier so he is hard to oppose under conditions that suit. Gaelic Flight rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Coat Of Honour but he has given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Mr Boo is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Wenceslas but he has yet to prove he stays this far so is overlooked here. Finely Tuned is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but he has had plenty of chances without taking one and he needs to improve to score. Of the remainder Lease Back is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but he may need the run after a 566 day absence and for the winner we return to Mister Mustard.
