chased leaders in 3rd until unseated rider 7th
always prominent, mistake 2nd, hard ridden 3 out, every chance 2 out, one pace flat
led, mistake 2nd, 2L clear when fell 4th
prominent, left in lead 4th until unseated rider 3 out
in rear, hampered 4th, headway after 5th, stayed on one pace approaching last
in rear, headway afetr 6th, left in lead 3 out, quickened 2 out, stayed on strongly
Arctictaldi (IRE) could be the value alternative to the likely favourite Marigliano, who seems handicapped to the hilt at present. The ex-French trained Image de Marque II, a winner over fences in her native country is interesting but disappointed on her debut for Martin Pipe.