held up mid-division, some headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
led and set fast pace, joined and headed approaching 6th, weakened next
held up, headway 6th, ridden to chase winner from 3 out, mistake 2 out and held when mistake last
held up, ridden and some headway 6th, mistake 3 out, stayed on
in touch, mistake 4th, headway 6th, ridden and weakening when mistake 3 out
towards rear, lost touch from 3 out
tracked leader until took closer order and led approaching 6th, clear approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, one pace
always rear, ridden from 5th, soon behind
always behind, lost touch from 6th
in touch, in 3rd and ridden 4 out, weakening when mistake 3 out, pulled up soon after
A competitive field goes to post for the first on the card but on closer inspection not many can be given a serious chance of winning and the principals look to be Waterliner, Shaman and Prince Slayer and we will take a chance on Waterliner. The gelding is one of the least exposed in the field and a reproduction of his latest third behind Dusty Too would make him hard to beat. Prince Slayer would have a chance on his best form and the booking of Tony McCoy catches the eye so he is worth noting in the market. Shaman is also worthy of respect. He was a fair fifth behind Breathtaking View last time out in a better race and he has definite place claims. Of the remainder Saddlers Quest is from a yard in form but we are happy to side with the unexposed Waterliner.
