chased leaders, one length down in 2nd when fell 3 out
made all, drew clear approaching 2 out, very easily
held up and keen, headway after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway after 5th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
jumped slowly 1st, chased leaders until after 5th, tailed off and pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, badly hampered 3 out, soon ridden, not recover
held up in touch, headway 4th, hampered and left 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on but no chance with winner
held up and keen, ridden 6th, hampered 3 out, soon behind, pulled up before last
Nonrunner
The form of Wasted Talent's latest start over hurdles was given a solid boost by Cherokee Bay on Sunday and the Johnny Portman-trained filly is selected to follow up with a clear round here. The 7lb penalty does not make it easy for the daughter of Sesaro though and, like Lady Racquet, she will have to be on her game if she is to prevail again. However, this does look to be a weaker race than the one she took at Fontwell and it will be a minor shock if she does not give a good account of herself in this company. Fire Ranger appeals the most out of the rest after her improved display at Towcester last month. However, she is not certain to be suited by the drop in trip and she looks to hold just place claims once more. The same comments apply to Waimea Bay, who despite being 8lb better off at the weights, will do well to reverse Fontwell form with Wasted Talent if she continues to thrive on her racing tonight.
