led until headed well before 2 out, weakened immediately, lame
held up in 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace and beaten
chased leaders until ridden and weakened between last 2
tracked leader, outpaced 3 out, rallied to chase winner approaching 2 out and jumped left, chance last, not quicken and held flat
raced wide, held up in close 5th, mistake 3rd, went 2nd going well soon after 3 out, led well before 2 out, went left last, driven out
Alexander Exchange is taken to return to winning form with Ponchatrain and Ridjit the dangers. After being placed at Plumpton and Hereford, Ponchatrain is knocking at the door and can play a part here. He just seems to be lacking a finishing kick though, although he is still well handicapped. Ridjit has looked moderate to date and he is having his first run for six months here. He hails from a stable in form and may be capable of some improvement and in this small field can play a supporting role. After winning well at Worcester, Alexander Exchange ran well in defeat at Chepstow last time, not beaten far. Alexander Exchange can return to winning ways here.
Alexander Exchange (IRE) 5-2fav (10-3) Towards rear, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 11, 7l behind Absolut Power (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Ridjit (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear when fell at the 2nd in race won by Manawanui (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
PonchaTrain (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 2nd of 12, 11l behind Sarin (11-2) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.
Follow The Bear 16-1 (11-12) Chased winner until after 6th, remained prominent, ridden from 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 12, 13l behind Red Perk (11-2) at Worcester 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Armagh South (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Led to 5th, chased leader until weakened 3 out, 5th of 8, 33l behind Portland Bill (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
