mid-division, headway over 6f out, led 2f out, ran green, driven out
behind, kept on under presure from over 2f out, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
keen, saddle soon slipped, chased leaders to halfway
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden outpaced 7f out, no danger after
held up, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Very little form to go on here so a chance is taken with the newcomer Ambition Royal who could get the better of Bajan Girl and Golden Measure. The selection is trained by Nicky Henderson so should know exactly what is required. The stable does well in these type of events and this son of French stallion Cyborg will not have to be a world beater to take this. Bajan Girl wasn't given a hard time by Tony McCoy when finishing well down the field in what appeared to be a decent bumper at Newbury. He was backed as if defeat was out of the question that day so it would be no surprise to see a vast improvement today. Stoned represents a stable that turns out the odd bumper winner so this son of Bigstone is worth a look in the betting. The same applies to Golden Measure, a son of Rainbow Quest who will find this trip ideal. The betting market will provide valuable assistance but we will take a chance on Ambition Royal.