tracked leaders, headway over 6f out, ridden and effort over 3f out, no extra final 2f
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 6f out, soon ridden and beaten
tracked leaders, outpaced over 5f out, no impression
pulled hard in rear, headway over 5f out, chased winner from over 2f out to over 1f out, stayed on to regain 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leader, led 6f out, stayed on well
in touch, pushed along over 5f out, soon weakened
raced keen in mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, soon beaten
Its unlikely that Juddmonte Farms were planning on Buttress to be chasing victories at the likes of Hexham but Mick Easterby's representative would not have to up to Classic standard to land this prize. The son of Zamindar has a Green Desert dam so there is plenty to like about the whole package. Albertino Lad ran well behind Monet's Garden in a bumper at Ayr and gave the impression that he'd strengthen up for that run. With nine months away from the track, it will be interesting to see how time has affected him in the interim. Rambling Minister has run in two fair bumpers at Market Rasen and Bangor this term. He has tended to get outpaced in the early stages and this must be factored into any bets around here. Chris Fairhurst has had two winners from four National Hunt starts this season and Primitive Jean is duly watched in the market. Buttress is given our vote in a race where the market should offer plenty of clues to the punters.
