mid-division, not fluent 2nd, mistake 6th soon behind
prominent, led approaching 7th, kept on under pressure from 2 out
with leader led 2nd, headed approaching 7th, soon weakened
in touch, mistake 3rd, chased winner 4 out until weakened approaching 2 out
always towards rear
struggling from halfway
mid-division, headway on outer approaching 7th, soon weakened
led to 2nd weakened halfway pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway approaching 7th, chased clear pair approaching 2 out no impression
chased leaders to 7th, soon weakened pulled up before 9th
towards rear, blundered 1st, headway 4th, weakened 5 out
in touch, headway approaching 5th every chance from 2 out stayed on towards finish
towards rear, blundered 1st, mistake 3rd, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden 4th, weakened approaching 7th pulled up before 2 out
always behind pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
The Venetia Williams-trained Schuh Shine has leading claims in this company and is selected ahead of La Marette, Montecorvino and Shirazi. Top weight Men Of Destiny is also worthy of consideration at this level and, from a mark of just 104, he has very little to find to get competitive today. Shirazi comes here on the back of one of his more convincing efforts at Exeter and has each-way claims if he decides to run to his best. He is not really noted for his consistency though and he is for the brave only. Montecorvino has failed to complete his last three starts and obviously has something to prove. Especially as this trip seems to stretch him to the limit. La Marette has held her own against this calibre of opponent and rates as the main danger to the selection. She stays well and will be suited by the going. However, she also looks weighted to the hilt and needs everything to go her way. Therefore, we prefer to go with Schuh Shine, who is fully 28lb lower in the ratings compared with his current mark over fences. The Williams team have done well in recent weeks and this looks to be another good piece of placement from the Herefordshire-based trainer.