made all, clear 3f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon eased, pulled up 1f out
held up, carried wide after 7f, stayed on from 2f out, never on terms
held up in touch, went 2nd 5f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
in touch until weakened 5f out
held up, carried wide after 7f, some headway over 6f out, one pace after
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, stayed on but no chance with winner
always behind, tailed off and pulled up over 3f out
chased leaders until weakened 3f out
behind, stayed on from 4f out, never on terms
mid-division until weakened 6f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these types of races the market will prove all important but the principals ;look to be Toemac, Grande Creole, Purple Patch, and Fox John and the vote goes to Toemac. The selection won well in similar conditions at Kempton when defeating Bishop's Bridge last time out and although it goes against the grain to select a horse under a penalty in this type of race it looks less competitive and he will be hard to beat. Grande Creole rates the main danger he was a fair fourth on his debut behind Rico Hombre and is sure to improve. Purple Patch is another worthy of respect but she will need to improve on her latest fourth behind Fenney Spring to score. Of the remainder Fox John is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Toemac.