disputed lead until hit 14th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before last
tracked leaders in 4th, took closer order 15th, led approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on
tracked leaders in 3rd, hit 13th and lost place, mistake next, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
disputed lead until led 14th, ridden 4 out, headed approaching next, one-paced from 2 out
towards rear, ridden and weakened from 4 out
held up in rear, pushed along 6th, hit 11th, went 3rd 5 out, no impression after
The Gopher has been a grand servant in his time, but he is hardly likely to be improving at his age. Tiraldo achieved little when landing a four runner event at Stratford, while both Klondike Charger and Orange Order are more than capable, but have found winning difficult of late. A chance is taken with April Spirit, who stays well and will appreciate the return to this trip.