chased leaders until weakened over halfway
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well to go clear inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace
slowly away, behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on well nearest finish
towards rear, headway after 3f to chase leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders until weakened 3f out
led early, remained close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away, in rear, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
held up, headway on outer over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
Interstice may be the answer to a tricky opening event, with Lazzaz and Our Glenard another couple to consider. This is definitely not a race to get heavily involved in, but Interstice is on a four-pound lower mark than when gaining the last of his three course victories. Any money in the ring would add to our confidence, and his lady pilot has ridden him before. Formerly trained in the Czech Republic, the seven-year-old is expected to go jumping eventually, but before then it is hoped that a winning opportunity on the Flat will come his way again. Peter Hiatt does well with his small string and Lazzaz can boast a victory at Wolverhampton in September. However, he does not look well off at the weights, and may be good enough for a place only. Our Glenard will appreciate the step up in trip after being found wanting over a mile here in November. Daunted should be noted in the market, but a sporting bet on Interstice is the recommendation.