led, ridden and headed 4f out, one paced after last
held up towards rear, headway halfway, led on bit 4f out, headed last, one paced flat
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 5f out, weakened 3f out
in touch, pushed along 5f out, kept on one paced approaching last
tailed off from halfway
in touch, ridden and effort 4f out, no extra approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, led last, ridden clear flat (only 3 hurdles jumped)
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place halfway, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, hit 1st, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
held up, headway halfway in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Some poor performers in action in the closer and this looks a good opportunity for Posh Stick, who can confirm the promise of her effort at Catterick last month. The six-year-old had been struggling in testing conditions but showed her appreciation for a quick surface at the Yorkshire venue when staying on strongly to finish a close second in a field of 19 in similar company. The daughter of Rakaposhi King remains open to further improvement and should be able to defy a subsequent 2lb rise. Stormy Beech has been well placed to lift handicaps both here and at Catterick this term but now looks harshly treated judged on his latest start. Del Trotter faces no easy task conceding lumps of weight all round so Joshua's Bay, who has shown a consistent level of form, may prove best of the remainder.