led, headed 2 out, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, went second 7th, led when not fluent 2 out, soon clear, easily
close up, outpaced approaching 4 out, rallied after 2f out, stayed on to chase winner run-in, no chance
held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, soon outpaced
This appears to be a straightforward task for Steppes Of Gold to enhance his profile and he will be very hard to cut down with a clear round in this company. Merryvale Man has shown a fair level of progression in his completed starts in this sphere and is taken to confirm recent form with Hutch in taking the role as the best of the rest today. In contrast: Catch The Perk and Hill Tower will find races to suit them in the fullness of time but they hold nowhere near the scope of Steppes Of Gold and it will be very surprising if either are good enough to figure in the first two for the forecast. Therefore, The Nicky Richards-trained gelding looks to have been presented with his easiest task to date and need only jump round to win.
