mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden to lead approaching last, driven out
tracked leader, led approaching 2nd, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
towards rear, never dangerous
held up in rear, steady headway halfway, ridden to chase winner after 2 out, every chance last, kept on under pressure
in touch, pushed along and dropped rear 4th, soon lost touch
tracked leaders, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before next
pulled hard, led until approaching 2nd, remained close up, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
towards rear, never dangerous
Market Rasen maiden hurdle winner Sea Mark struggled in this company at the same track subsequently and may do so again, especially as there was no encouragement from his latest effort back on the flat. Of more interest could be the George Moore-trained Avebury who showed improved form at Perth last month. There could be more to come from the son of Fairy King. Huntingdon selling handicap winner Pailitas and Taffs Well, who ran too badly to be true on his most recent start over hurdles are others to consider.