tracked leaders, mistake first, challenged on every chance 3 out, no impression winner when hit next
in touch, led 3 out, clear from next, no danger when mistake last, ridden out
led to 8th, ridden next, weakened before 3 out
pulled hard in mid-division, lost touch from 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 8th
in touch, outpaced when mistake 3 out and next
mid-division, weakened 6th, tailed off from 9th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leader from 4th, led 8th, headed 3 out, soon lost 2nd and beaten
in touch, mistake 2nd, hung right and weakened from 5th, tailed off when unseated rider 3 out
chased leader to 4th, ridden and weakened 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
unseated rider and bolted on way to post, always in rear
A modest contest in which top weight Sloane Street arrives with a solid recent profile and is given preference vote over Circle Of Wolves and Aliabad. However, it would also be dangerous to rule out a bold bid from Jardin Fleuri and he is one to monitor for support in the betting. There are various doubts about the remainder though and it is difficult to make cases for the majority of those towards the foot of the weights. Therefore. Sloane Street, who has held his form well since finishing a close up second in a juvenile hurdle at Ludlow in March, can put his experience to good use against some poor opponents today. The son of Sadlers Wells is suited by waiting tactics and can be expected to be played late here. And as none of his rivals are yet noted for possessing a finishing kick, he may be too tough to deal with on the run to the line.
