held up, ridden and hit rails over 3f out, soon weakened and eased
slowly into stride, behind, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, edged left and kept on final furlong
made all, hung right over 2f out, ridden out
soon chasing leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
chased winner, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
held up, ridden 5f out, soon weakened and eased, pulled up final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd 2 out, one-paced final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 5f out, weakened 3f out
held up, always in rear
The second division of the claimer features the likely favourite, Supreme Salutation. The six-year-old used to race in some very decent company on the all-weather but has lately been dropped in class. He finally ended a frustrating run by scoring in selling company at Wolverhampton last time but this represents a step up into unchartered territory and stamina has to be doubt. The ex-Irish Crusoe has looked distinctly average both over hurdles and on the Flat, however this is a dire race in which he could easily figure. Another thoroughly exposed type is Tishomingo who is difficult to get excited about while Property Zone has been struggling over hurdles and fences but on the best of his dirt form could easily go well at a big price. In a contest where it is difficult to find positives about any of the runners it may pay to give Spanish Star a chance. The tentative TEAMtalk selection is out of form but has been racing over an inadequate trip. At his best he would hack up over this ideal course and distance and after a couple of recent runs he is worth another go.
