chased leader, effort 14th, ridden and one pace when blundered badly 4 out, pulled up after next
always behind, tailed off from 10th
tracked leader, ridden after 16th, left 2nd 4 out, kept on same pace
held up, took closer order after 13th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out
held up in touch, hit 12th, headway after 13th, left well clear 4 out, unchallenged
led, still going well when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
held up behind, headway 13th, ridden approaching 4 out, stayed on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
in touch until 11th, soon behind, pulled up before 14th
behind, hit 13th, tailed off from 15th
in touch, ridden after 13th, soon weakened, pulled up before next
A competitive field goes to post for the first with many in form rivals in opposition including The Sawdust Kid, Khayal and Baron Allfours and we will take a chance on the Sawdust Kid. The nine year old was a good second behind Julies Leader last time out and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat in this less competitive affair. Khayal rates the main danger he was beaten a distance by the highly regarded Bodfari Creek last time. However there is nothing of that caliber in this contest and he is sure to run his race under conditions that suit. Baron Allfours is also worthy of respect after a fair third behind March North in a similar contest last time out. Corc An Oir could also go well but he gave the impression he did not stay this trip when third behind Diamondalternative. Of the remainder Tarpon Tale is from a shrewd yard but we are happy to side with the Sawdust Kid.
