held up mid-division, hit 3rd and dropped rear, soon lost touch, behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, headway to chase winner approaching 2 out, ridden and effort approaching last, kept on under pressure flat, no extra towards finish
in touch, headway 4 out to chase leaders, effort when mistake 2 out, soon weakened
led, mistake 2nd and soon headed, remained close up, led again approaching 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened
in touch, headway and close up 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, held on well towards finish
towards rear, struggling halfway, soon lost touch
tracked leader, led after 2nd, just badly right after, headed approaching 3 out, soon beaten
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped rear approaching 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
Dual purpose performer Batoutoftheblue has clearly been difficult to train over the past two years and looks on the downgrade judged on recent evidence so in a particularly poor contest, Camaraderie is handed the TEAMtalk vote. Mary Reveley's charge has been in fair form in the context of this race having followed his second in similar company at Uttoxeter last month by finishing in the frame back on the Flat at Beverley. A reproduction of either effort should suffice at this level while Royal Arrow can reach a place if fit following a four-month absence.