held up, ridden and headway 13th, chasing leaders when hit rail and fell on bend approaching 2 out
always behind, pulled up before 14th
tracked leaders, lost place 8th, pulled up 15th
tracked leaders, weakened and mistake 15th
held up, not fluent, never dangerous
prominent, chased leaders 13th, led soon after 2nd last, headed and no extra flat
tracked leaders, outpaced 9th, headway approaching last, stayed on to lead flat
in touch until weakened 12th
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, disputing 2nd when fell last
Celtic Duke, Free and Unlimited Free look the ones to concentrate on in this hunter chase and the confident vote goes to Celtic Duke. The selection won well last time out when defeating Millennium Way and need only reproduce that effort to score. Free rates the main danger he has been in good form between the flags of late but his best form is when emphasis is more on stamina and this fast circuit is not sure to suit so he is passed over on this occasion. Unlimited Free is another that has been in fair form of late and has conditions to suit but gets limited assistance from the saddle so is passed over for that reason. Of the remainder Balisteros would have a chance on his best form but he is far from convincing over regulation fences and for the winner we return to Celtic Duke.