behind, pecked 5th, pulled up before 7th, saddle slipped
led until 2 out, ridden approaching last, every chance flat, not quicken near finish
in touch, went 2nd 5th, led 2 out, hit last, driven out
mistake 3rd, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
with leader until 5th, weakened after next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
prominent to 5th, tailed off
A very tough handicap completes the card, with Tarongo expected to land first prize, with Vandante and Make Haste Slowly, just two of many dangers. The selection is steadily improving and landed a four runner event at Stratford very easily last time, with further progression in the locker, he should go close in this better contest. Vandante should step up on a recent fifth in a decent event last time and could go well at a decent price. Make Haste Slowly is from a yard not firing on all cylinders, but does have the form to trouble the selection. Masalarian can also be given a chance here despite top-weight, but Tarongo is on the upgrade and gets the verdict.
