chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3 out, stayed on from next, blundered and went 2nd last, one pace
held up mid-division, hit 4th, blundered 4 out when weakening
with leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakened after 2 out
held up mid-division, hit 5th, weakened after 3 out
held up behind, ridden 3 out, stayed on after 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, kept on from 2 out, no chance with winner
with leaders, led after 4th, clear 3 out, easily
held up, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up in touch, ridden 3 out, no impression from next
led, headed after 4th, ridden after 4 out, weakened after 2 out
always behind, tailed off 3 out
A wide open contest gets proceedings underway and many can be given chances on their best form, but the principals look to be Scarface, Prince Domino, La Muette and Little Villain and the vote goes to Scarface. The selection was a fair fifth behind Good Potential on his final outing last season. This looks easier and with the Pipe yard in top form and off what looks a good mark he will be hard to beat. Prince Domino rates the main danger on his latest third behind Gran Ealga but that form has since been let down and for that reason he is opposed. La Muette was a fair third behind Time To Roam last time but that horse is trained by Martin Pipe the same as the selection so he should know where he stands. Little Villain would have place claims on his best form but he has had plenty of chances and is far from consistent. Of the remainder Saddler's Quest is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Scarface.
