held up, headway 4th, weakening when mistake 2 out, tailed off
held up, headway after 4th, weakened after 2 out, left 4th last
always behind, tailed off
prominent, mistake 3rd, weakened next, tailed off
chased leaders, led 4th, clear 2 out, hard ridden and headed approaching last, weakened quickly
led to 3rd, weakened after next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
behind, tailed off from 2nd
prominent until ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway 4th, joined winner approaching last, every chance flat, not quicken
in touch, headway 4th, led approaching last, joined and jumped left last, stayed on well
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
held up in touch, headway approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up, some headway approaching 4th, never dangerous
slowly away, tailed off approaching 2nd, pulled up before last
mid-division, weakened 4th, tailed off and pulled up before last
held up, headway after 4th, 4th and no chance with leaders when fell last
A tough handicap for the grade in which not too many can be ruled out. However, Lightning Star is well suited by a slog through heavy ground and the Garry Moore-trained nine-year-old is given a slender vote of preference before Dunraven, Reflex Blue and Sheer Guts, who head the long list of dangers. The Teucher also has some fair form to his name and is worth considering for a place at least if there are signs of confidence from the betting ring about him today. However, this is Lightning Star's grade and he has a more convincing profile for what will be a real test in the predicted ground. The son of El Gran Senor has shaped up well in tougher races than this of late and comes here with a live chance if he runs anywhere near his best. The gelding is a previous course and distance winner who will be very hard to get past when turn to come up the hill. Dunraven appeals as the biggest threat as he too appreciates some give underfoot in his races, but it remains to be seen if he has the same relish for a battle that Lightning Star possesses and he may be set for a minor role again today.