disputed lead to after 9th, outpaced approaching 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, badly hampered 8th, lost touch 10th, soon tailed off, pulled up and dismounted before 3 out
led or disputed lead, went on after 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed between last 2, no extra flat
held up mid-division, hampered 8th, headway 10th, ridden to lead between last 2, stayed on well
held up towards rear, hampered 8th, blundered next, no danger after
mid-division, badly hampered and dropped rear 8th, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression
held up and behind, ridden to chase leaders after 10th, chance 3 out, outpaced next, soon no impression
tracking leaders when fell 8th
chased leaders, headway 10th, ridden 3 out, weakened after next, tailed off
Just For Fun, Tam O'Shanter, Son Of Ross and Athenry Gent look the most likely contenders, with preference going the side of Just for Fun. The selection lost nothing in defeat to hot-pot Harrovian at Hexham on his most recent outing, and this trip of nearly three and a half miles will suit him down to the ground. Ferdy Murphy has also secured the services of Tony Dobbin that can only highlight the fact that this horse has a serious chance today. Tam O' Shanter looked in need of every yard of the two and a half miles at Chepstow on his latest outing and although he ran well, this trip will suit him better. Son Of Ross loves this track and ran a good second over course and distance on his penultimate start before disappointing over too short a trip on his latest run. He will be happier today. Athenry Gent is having his first outing in handicap-company after three modest runs for Howard Johnson. He has a nice racing weight and who knows, could be one step ahead of the handicapper. To conclude, Just For Fun can oblige for the Murphy-Dobbin combination.
