chased leader until after 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
not fluent and behind, lost touch 10th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden and lost touch 4 out, 30 lengths 3rd when left alone last
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 7th, blundered 4 out, led 3 out, 6 lengths clear when fell last, remounted
in touch, headway 4 out, ridden next, 3rd and held when fell 2 out
in rear, mistakes 6th and next, soon pushed along, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, 6 lengths down when fell last, remounted
A wide open novices handicap here and many have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Music To My Ears, Just For Fun and Tee-Jay and the tentative vote goes to Just For Fun. The selection was a fair fourth behind Littleton Valour in a hurdle race last time out. He returns to chasing on a fair mark and under conditions that suit he will be hard to beat. Music To My Ears rates the main danger on his best form but he was pulled up behind Catch The Perk at Perth last time and although this is easier he can not be put forward with any confidence. Tee-Jay is another that would have a chance on his pest form but he has failed to complete the course on his last two runs so is another to have reservations about. Of the remainder Polar Gunner is from a yard in form and is unexposed so at least he could improve so he is worth noting in the market, while Home By Socks is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is very one paced and in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Just For Fun.
