tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon clear, eased inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up in rear, headway and hung left 3f out, ridden to go 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner
Just five runners go to post for the selling event which should go to Daunted, with Radiant Bride and Oro Street set to fight it out for the place money. Paul Blockley's gelding slaughtered his rivals in a banded contest here two weeks ago, coming home five lengths clear of Franks Quest. The extra furlong he has to travel today will not be a problem and a follow up victory looks on the cards. Radiant Bride was also successful on that card winning the two mile event from Unleaded, it is quite a step down in distance today, but in this sort of form she can't be easily dismissed. Oro Street has been hurdling, without too much success, but back to the flat against this opposition must be given a squeak. Meanwhile Illusionist has shown very little form of late but may improve for the extra distance. The field is completed by Cadwallader who has a fair bit to find with Radiant Bride so is easily passed over. So in a pretty weak race Daunted is a strong selection.
