tracked leading pair, chased winner from 3 out, soon ridden and no impression before next, but get on well run-in to hold 2nd
not always fluent, held up in 4th, closed on leading pair from 11th, driven and no impression after 3 out, held when hit last
held up in rear, ridden and struggling in 11th, held off 3 out
led until after 1st, chased winner after until weakened quickly 3 out
led after 1st, made rest, stayed on well from 3 out, ridden out run-in
held up in 6th, jumped right 7th, ridden 9th, mistake next, held off after 11th
took keen hold, held up in 5th, driven after 10th, soon outpaced, plodded on
Supreme Piper and Emphatic look closely matched but the vote goes to the former. This well-bred individual does at least have the potential of improvement within him and while this is probably a run ahead of a long-term chasing aim, the way in which he won novice events suggests that he has no problems with trip or going. Emphatic is another out-and-out stayer. He has ability although this is tempered by a tendency to hang under pressure when maximum effort is required. Its Wallace always runs well at this track and while the recent victories were at lesser grade, he is dangerous if given a soft lead. Cowboyboots is a likeable individual but he appears on the wrong end of a battle with the handicapper. Material World had solid form last term and is the ideal candidate to put Suzy Smith on the map. She does clout the odd hurdle or too and no doubt this has had remedial action on the gallops. Supreme Piper is open to improvement and we side with the Philip Hobbs inmate.
