held up, went prominent 7th, chased leader 4 out, led approaching next, soon clear, easily
raced keen, prominent, led 8th, headed approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake next, finished tired
always in touch, ridden and went 2nd 3 out, no chance with winner
held up, jumped slowly 4th, soon ridden, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
led and mistake 1st, soon headed, chased leader and jumped slowly 3rd, soon in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
pushed along 7th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
Ex-French performer Delaware has been found another easy opportunity and the TEAMtalk selection should take full advantage in an uncompetitive opener. The Martin Pipe-trained gelding was a comfortable winner last time and will have no difficulty in handling the testing conditions. Great Oaks has clearly had his problems and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains so dual course and distance winner, Ice Saint, may be the one for the forecast.