tracked leaders, ridden 6f out, weakened over 3f out
with winner until halfway, ridden 6f out, regained 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner
made all, drew clear over 4f out, very easily
tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, ridden 5f out, one pace when lost 2nd over 2f out
Four runners and once again it could be favourite backers on top as Floradorado looks sure to run well; recent runner-up Flamehairtemptress can fill that spot once again. The selection makes her reappearance today in what looks an easy race and should be capable of landing this modest prize assuming that she doesn't want too majorly in the fitness stakes. Flamehairtemptress looks an obvious danger with fitness assured. She ran well on debut behind behind Iroqois Warrior at Fontwell and she shaped as if this extra distance will suit. Bleu Reef doesn't look the most likely of newcomers but he needs a check in the betting nonetheless. Western Pride completes the field but hasn't shown an awful lot in two starts to date so whilst he may well improve physically for the run, he certainly needs to. Floradorado then is the one that we return to as the nomination.
Bleu Reef (IRE) Pistolet Bleu gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Classic Lash.
Flamehairtemptress 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway 4f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Iroquois Warrior (11-0) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gf in Oct.
Floradorado 11-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 10l behind Covert Mission (10-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Western Pride 66-1 (10-6) Held up and keen, weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, 31l behind Hold Em (11-9) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct.
