tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, blundered next, one pace
held up in rear, lost touch from halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, headway approaching 4 out, chased winner from next, effort 2 out, kept on under pressure flat
in touch, mistake 4th, soon ridden and lost place, kept on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened next
ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, ridden and weakened after 3 out
made all, soon clear, eased flat
tracked winner, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
Washington Pink has plenty of experience and duly gained reward for some consistent efforts when making all at Uttoxeter. He has more on his plate here under a penalty and will struggle to give the weight to Dazzling Rio, who was still travelling well when brought to a standstill on his debut at Stratford. He had jumped well up to that point and can gain compensation here. Mistanoora is worthy of respect, as he is out of a winning hurdler and if the market speaks in his favour, he must be noted. Ela D'Argent, a dual winner on the flat over a mile, didn't impress with her hurdling on her debut and is one to watch until she proves she gets the trip.