led, mistake 4th, ridden when headed 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 6th, stayed on to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, not fluent 5th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
mid-division, lost pace after 3rd
in rear when mistake and fell 3rd
tracked leader, ridden 6th, weakening when jumped right 4 out
mid-division, ridden 4th, headway approaching 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out in vain
held up rear, some headway after 5th, weakened 4 out
mid-division, ridden 5th, weakened next
mid-division, ridden 6th, stayed on but no chance with leaders
always prominent, led 4 out, clear 3 out, ridden when hit 2 out, comfortable
always in rear, pulled up before 2 out
in touch until weakened 6th
well behind from 5th
Another tough race here for punters to solve with very little between the leading rivals but the principals look to be Island Stream Forbearing, Ressource and Knightsbridge King and the tentative vote goes to Island Stream. The selection won well last time out when defeating Kew Jumper with plenty in hand in a first time visor and although he has risen in the weights he will be hard to beat if in the same mood. Forbearing rates the main danger he was a fair fifth behind Diamond Orchid last time but his best form over hurdles has been on softer ground and for that reason he is opposed. Ressource is another that could go well he was a good second behind Port Moreno last time and that form has since been franked so he is a danger to all. Knightsbridge King is another that could go well but his best form is over a longer trip and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Of the remainder Flaming Cheek is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Island Stream.