tracked leaders, pushed along 8th, weakened quickly next, pulled up after 10th
led, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, no chance from 2 out
behind, struggling 8th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before next
towards rear, lost touch 8th, pulled up before next
towards rear, headway and in touch 5th, ridden 9thm soon weakened
mid-division, fell 2nd
towards rear, jinked right and unseated rider 2nd
tracked leader, struggling and lost place 5th, soon lost touch, behind when pulled up before 7th
tracked leaders, lost place 6th, reminders next, soon outpaced, no danger after
raced wide, held up towards rear, headway 5th, led after 3 out, ridden clear 2 out, comfortably
mid-division, headway 5th, chased leaders approaching 8th, every chance 3 out, weakened next
Previous winner Up The Glen will be all the rage here running against some very slow horses. That winner at Hexham was his first win since his bumper days and he has stamina to prove but he still looks the best option and is the TEAMtalk selection. Rolling River was well beaten on his only outing over hurdles but raced as though he would be suited by this extra distance. Running Machine ran with promise on his last outing and is another who may relish this marathon trip. Tufty Hopper stayed all day on the Flat and has his second run over hurdles here. The market will be the best guide to the five-year-old's chances.