took keen hold, always in rear
led, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, stayed on
with leader, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post
behind, ridden and stayed on approaching final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always outpaced in rear
towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Few can be seriously fancied in a moderate affair and Avondale Lad is the TEAMtalk selection to give weight to his main rivals. Kevin Ryan's charge showed plenty of determination to land a similar event over course and distance last month and hasn't been disgraced in useful company subsequently so should be hard to beat on these terms. Evangelist had definite claims if back to his best but recent efforts suggest otherwise while Makindi has to overcome inexperience on this surface as well as a four-month absence. Silver Rapere struggled in testing conditions last time but had previously shown ability when second over this trip in a Brighton maiden in August so may do best of the remainder.
