chased leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on approaching last, not quickened flat
in touch, led 6th to 8th, outpaced 10th, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, reminders 3rd, headway under pressure 10th, chased leaders next, ridden and every chance flat, no extra near finish
led 2 after 4th, chased leaders until mistake and lost place 10th, soon beaten
always behind, lost touch 6th, tailed off when fell 2 out
in touch, led after 4th, headed 6th, weakened 2 out
mid-division, driven to chase leaders 9th, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out
always behind
towards rear, headway 10th, ridden and kept on well from 2 out, ran on flat nearest finish
towards rear, headway 10th, ridden and kept on one pace from 2 out, never nearer
held up in rear, headway 8th, chased leader 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on well under pressure to lead flat
keen, tracked leaders, led 8th, driven clear between last 2, ridden last, headed and no extra falt
A competitive field goes to post with many in-form rivals in opposition, and Star Trooper, Underley Park and Clonroche Vinyls are all worthy of consideration, but we will side with the first mentioned. The 7-year-old has been in good form of late and a reproduction of his latest third behind Moscow Dancer will make him hard to beat as that rival has since franked the form under a penalty. Underley Park was a fair pointer and showed he could hold his own in stronger company when second behind Brush A King in a handicap hurdle. The drop in trip should pose no problems and he has definite place claims. Clonroche Vinyls was a fair third behind Steve The Fish last time but he gave the impression he was in the handicapper's grip so for that reason is opposed. Jack Pot II would have a chance on his promising bumper form but he has not progressed as expected over hurdles, so we are happy to stick with the game and consistent Star Trooper.
