in touch, went 2nd 6th, every chance when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and hung right, one pace from 2 out
held up, effort 6th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
keen, led 2nd, clear approaching last, ran on
held up, some headway approaching 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
pulled hard, mid-division, headway 6th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
led to 2nd, chased winner to 6th, soon weakened
chased leaders, mistake 5th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 3 out
prominent to 3rd, soon behind
Dominican Monk has to give weight away all round here, but can have the measure of Proud Peer, with Alcopop and Layasar worth a mention for place purposes. Dominican Monk has been a model of consistency since being sent over hurdles, gaining wins at Hereford and Bangor, with three good placed efforts to his credit as well. Touched off in a photo by Low Cloud at Sedgefield in September after drifting across the track on the run-in, he has had a small break since and does not have a great deal more to do here. Proud Peer Looked as though he was going to hack up at Taunton last time as he came cruising on the bit, but found little close home and was narrowly beaten by Quid Pro Quo. He should again be there or thereabouts but is worth taking on. Alcopop was already beaten when getting rid of his pilot at Fakenham but should still come on for the outing, while it would be dangerous to rule out Layasar entirely, given his stable's form. Tailed off when pulled up at Stratford last month, it would be no surprise if he were to be involved. However, Dominican Monk sets the standard, and so gets the vote.
