keen, tracked leader until 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, went 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure to lead close home
soon led, driven over 1f out, headed and no extra close home
in touch, ridden halfway, soon behind
keen, held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
None of these are blessed with a turn of foot and the course record holder will be able to sleep safe for another night. However, Alchemistic has some useful form to his name over this sort of trip and his proven stamina swings the vote in his favour over Mark Of Zorro, What You See and Let's Party. The selection is also a proven weight carrier and will have no problems on the predicted lively ground. Alchemistic also hails from a yard that are returning to some kind of form of late and his staying ability is taken to win the day.