mid-division, weakened 4f out (wore cheek pieces)
mid-division, ridden 4f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, headway over 2f out on outside, ridden 2f out, no impression after
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on to chase winner from 1f out
always towards rear
led, headed after 2f, ridden along 6f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, headway 3f out to chase leader, ridden soon after, one-paced final furlong
held up towards rear, closer order 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out (wore cheek pieces)
tracked leaders and keen, led 4f out, driven clear approaching final furlong, ridden out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders until lost place and behind final 5f (wore cheek pieces)
tracked leader, led after 2f, headed 4f out, weakened quickly, soon well behind
A wide range of jockeyship on view in this finale which is little better than a seller but at least Open Arms has the benefit of an experienced pilot and gets the TEAMtalk nod. The Annabel King-trained gelding was successful under today's rider over the course and distance in February and followed up off a similar mark here next time. The son of Most Welcome is well treated on the pick of his form and should take plenty of beating. Midnight Creek has struggled since scoring over two miles here in June and may need further while Unsigned has to overcome an absence of six months and is best watched on this occasion.