behind when jumped slowly 4th, headway 7th, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
led, hit 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, went 2nd 7th, led 3 out, ridden next, headed and one pace flat
tracked leaders to 7th, hit 8th, soon weakened
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up and keen, headway 7th, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, led flat, driven out
Countback can justify short odds in a weak contest although Dunguaire Lady has to be respected having made the long trip. While the ability to handle the surface has to be taken somewhat on trust, connections have booked a high quality amateur for the mount and are clearly taking no chances this afternoon. Dunguaire Lady has at least some experience of soft conditions in Ireland and Eamon Dehdashti, who has ridden plenty of winners for Gary Moore on the flat, looks a positive booking. Kaid's better form is on a faster surface while The Hairy Lemon ran a fair race last time out but has been unsighted on all previous starts. A poor betting medium in which Countback is chosen due to the inconsistency of others.