in touch until weakened quickly before 4 out
reluctant to line up, raced keenly, held up in close 5th, headway to track leaders from 6th, going well enough when blundered 4 out and weakened
tracked leader, led 3rd to 6th, chased winner, no impression after 3 out
tracked leaders, led 4 out, clear after next, stayed on well
led to 3rd, weakened and lost touch after 6th
Acertack goes well round here and should be in there fighting at the death, however we will take a chance on Just A Touch, with Barton Nic also sure to be involved. The selection came up against the improving Batswing over course and distance last time and only gave way on the run in he can go one better here this afternoon. Acertack was better fancied in the market than Just A Touch in that contest but came to grief early on. If his confidence hasn't been dented he should figure in the finish today, Barton Nic went off well supported last time but found little at the end of that event following a slow pace. He shouldn't be underestimated here and if he gets the required strong gallop he should be in the firing line. Mystical Star should come out best of the remainder, but Just A Touch is expected to give weight and a beating to these rivals.
