prominent until lost place on long run to 3 out, where mistake, tailed off
held up in mid-division, weakened 3 out
made all and set steady pace, joined 4th, pressed from 3 out, challenged last, kept on well under pressure run-in
behind, blundered 3rd, driven next, tailed off 3 out
held up, struggling after 4th, tailed off 3 out
tracked leaders, challenged approaching 3 out, ridden to press winner and went right last, not quicken run-in
took keen hold, held up, staying on one pace and held when mistake 3 out
took keen hold in touch, ridden 3 out, one pace and held when stumbled 2 out
took keen hold in mid-division, tracked leading pair on long run to 3 out where mistake, no chance when hit next
chased winner, upsides and challenged from 4th, ridden and every chance 2 out, lost 2nd last, no extra run-in
pulled hard, held up, kept on under pressure from 3 out but never dangerous
pulled hard and always in rear, tailed off
Bobsleigh is likely to be a warm order but disappointed on his soft ground starts on the level, and with the doubt existing here, we will choose to oppose him with the Noel Chance trained Irish Flight. Not disgraced in two quality bumpers, he has always been held in high regard at the Lambourn yard and this could be an interesting introduction by the canny trainer. Party Games brings the solid form to the race. He is rated 106 over hurdles but appears to be the perpetual bridesmaid. Barton Baron and Grey Shark should be watched in the market for any clues. Neither have shown too much on the racecourse but Paul Keane is in form and the market often tells its own tale. Man from Highworth put up an encouraging effort at Ludlow and could run into a place. We though stick with Irish Flight as our selection in the finale.
