mid-division, mistake 8th, close up next, led 13th, ridden clear after last, ran on comfortably
chased leaders, outpaced 11th, ridden and no impression from 2 out
mid-division, reminded 10th, soon struggling, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, led 12th, headed next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
held up in rear, mistake 6th and 7th, some headway 13th, ridden and no impression from 2 out
chased leaders, mistake and lost place 5th, reminder 10th, soon outpaced
behind, hit 4th, never dangerous
mid-division, close up when hit 9th and 12th, ridden 2 out, no impression approaching last
led to 12th, ridden to chase leaders after 2 out, kept on same pace from last
always behind, tailed off from 2 out
A seven pound penalty might not be enough to stop Devil's Run who is chosen to beat Supreme Breeze and Alfy Rich . John Wade's gelding seemed to relish this sticky ground at Wetherby last time, maintaining a relentless gallop, he came away in the straight to beat King's Bounty by 26 lengths. He does have 12st 2lbs to shoulder today but looks up to the task. Supreme Breeze may provide most danger. Sue Smith's ten-year-old disappointed at Worcester last time, but previous efforts included an easy victory at Hexham and if electing to put his best foot forward today he must have strong claims. Alfy Rich will relish this ground as he did at Hexham last time when third to Miss Royello, he still looks on a fair mark and must be involved in the finish. Potoffairies is a rare Sedgefield runner for Henrietta Knight so watch for any market move, but Devil's Run is hard to oppose in this mood and he gets our vote.
