held up in rear, smooth headway approaching 2 out, led approaching last, comfortably
held up in touch, headway and every chance 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, brief effort approaching 2 out, soon weakened
led, clear 2nd to 5th, headed 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, mistake 3 out, weakened next
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on onepaced run in
held up in touch, pushed along 5th, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden and effort, no extra approaching last.
mid-division, dropped rear 5th, soon behind
Course specialist, Westgate Run looks the percentage call against Backcraft and Strait Talking. The mare was an impressive winner here last year and produced a couple of fair efforts at Perth and Hexham since returning from a four month absence. The Fahey yard are in form at present and it would be no surprise to see her run well. Backcraft is thrown in on old form. The handicapper was perhaps a little mischievous in raising him 5lbs for finishing second to Baby Gee in a race at Perth. That said, his jumping was not foot perfect on that occasion and he will need to have brushed up on the training ground. Strait Talking has been plying his trade in selling grade. His last win was over a very moderate type in Dinofelis and much more is required here. In Good Faith posted his first victory for two years at Cartmel last time out. It looks hard to see him following up. Gospel Song is noted if any market support is seen.
