led until headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
started slowly, in rear, some headway 2f out never dangerous
behind, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure, not trouble leaders
held up towards rear, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
started slowly, held up mid-divison, tracked leaders 5f out, ridden and beaten over 2f out
started slowly, in rear, some headway wide halfway, soon ridden and weakened
started slowly, held up towards rear, headway 4f out, chased winner over 1f, kept on final furlong, always held
tracked leaders, not clear run over 3f out, dropped towards rear 2f out, kept again final furlong
started slowly, behind, ridden over 3f out and soon beaten
held up, dropped rear 4f out, soon beaten
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on to take 3rd final furlong, not trouble first 2
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong
held up behind, headway 3f out, soon ridden, and kept on one pace final 2f
Not the easiest event to end proceedings, so it¿s with not too much confidence that Hefin is selected, ahead of Academy and Final Dividend. Apart from a disappointing effort at Wolverhampton, Ian Wood¿s gelding has been a model of consistency throughout the season and looked as good as ever when a close up third behind Camzo here last month and can notch his third win of the campaign. Academy hasn¿t managed a victory this year but has gone close on numerous occasions including a gallant second to Accepting in a competitive handicap at Pontefract recently and will make a bold bid for this prize. The dark horse could be Final Dividend who showed signs of a return to form over the one mile five furlong trip here a fortnight ago and should relish this extra distance. If Monday¿s Southwell winner Macaroni Gold takes his chance then he should also be in the shake up but Hefin may just be good enough.