held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, hampered 3rd, jumped slow 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leader, jumped left 3rd, weakened from 3 out
held up, never dangerous
led, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, led briefly flat, kept on
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden to lead 2 out, hit last, headed flat, no extra
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, challenging when hit last, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, hit last, one pace flat
held up, mistake 1st, behind from halfway
in touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, saddle slipped, pulled up before 3rd
Named At Dinner can land this prize at the expense of Rare Coincidence and Classic Event. Ann Duffield is not in the business of sending out forlorn hopes and while this horse always had it to do against the mighty Iron Man, there was enough to like about the gelding in two recent starts to suggest that compensation awaits. Rare Coincidence finished behind the selection in that Ayr race but with ground likely to be much faster than at Ayr, on flat form the two should finish a bit closer today although a 7lb differential at the weights will not help matters. Classic Event is still a maiden on the flat but has to be respected as an inmate of Tim Easterby's. Staying looks assured on what we have seen thus far. Habitual Dancer and Winslow Boy renew rivalries having met previously on the flat. They both look to have it to do on the bare form evidence. Alpha Juliet is in receipt of all the allowances here and must be watched in the betting. Not the strongest of contests but an obvious opportunity for Named at Dinner to take a maiden success over timber.
