held up, pushed along 9th, weakened from 4 out
held up, headway 8th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, chased winner from next, kept on
in touch, ridden and weakened from 4 out
led and took keen hold, clear from 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, one pace
held up, headway 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, hit next, kept on
in touch, went 2nd after 8th, led 3 out, jumped left next, soon ridden, kept on well from last
chased leaders until quickly lost place and pulled up after 7th
towards rear when pulled up before 5th, dismounted
tracked leaders, hit 5 out, ridden and weakened after 4 out
in touch, ridden 3 out, chasing leaders in 5th when hampered 2 out, weakening when mistake last
was always behind, weakened from 10th
A wide open contest here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Lubinas, Hot Produxion, Dad's Elect and Major Euro and the narrow vote is given to Lubinas. The selection was a fair fourth in a much better race behind Grey Report last time out. This looks easier and he need only reproduce that form to score. Hot Produxion rates the main danger on his latest second behind Ohso Magic but he is very one paced at the end of his races and again he looks vulnerable. Dad's Elect is another worthy of respect on his best form but that has come on much softer ground and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Major Euro and Bid For Fame were fair sorts at their best over hurdles but are inexperienced over fences and for the winner we return to Lubinas who has more experience over the larger obstacles.
