tended to jump left, led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed flat, stayed on
in touch, reminders approaching 6th, weakened quickly next, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
prominent, pushed along and slightly short of room when ran out 4 out
mistake 7th, always behind tailed off
held up and keen, some headway approaching 7th, weakened and pulled up before 4 out
chased leader, mistake 7th, ridden 3 out, weakening and no chance with front 2 when not fluent last
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
prominent, pushed along after 7th, weakened 3 out, 4th and beaten when blundered badly last
mid-division, headway 7th, weakened after 4 out
in touch, closed on leaders approaching 4 out, challenge 2 out, soon ridden, led flat, stayed on
reminders after 2nd, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, weakened before next
reminders after 3rd, always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before last
in touch, ridden and weakened before 4 out, pulled up lame before 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off
always behind, tailed off
always behind, tailed off approaching 5th, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division until pulled up before 6th
A double penalty makes life hard for Grey Report but he has been most progressive this season and is expected to see off the challenges presented by Fountain Hill, Villa and Beau Supreme - although Direct Flight is much better than his last outing would suggest and he is one to watch out when considering an each-way play. It is also a little early to be giving up on Red Devil Robert, who has shaped up well in Novice company so far and will be winning races sooner rather than later if he continues to go the right way. However, he may also meet his match with Grey Report, who holds a valuable edge with experience today. The predicted going should not be a problem for the selection and he has already proved that he has an abundance of stamina for this trip. Therefore, in summary, Grey Report is the one to beat - even though his chance will no doubt be reflected by a short starting price. Fountain Hill, winner of strong bumper at Exeter last May, could be the best alternative if he gets the trip.