held up, pushed along 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on one pace under pressure from next
chased leader, hit 6th, ridden and reminders approaching 4 out, soon weakened
always prominent, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching next, hit last, no chance with winner
always behind, reminders after 5th, weakened from 4 out
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, ridden and hit 2 out, weakened next
held up towards rear, hit 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure
chased leaders, hit 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear from last
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
The competitive aspect of the previous race spills over to a lesser degree here and this could be one that goes right down to the wire. And Ever Present, is fancied to edge a narrow verdict over Personal Assurance and Loup The Loop - although Exstoto can be expected to be baring down on them all if he is still there with a shout at the final flight. However, Ever Present had a progressive profile last season and gave the impression that he has a bright future after a string of good efforts in defeat. His close up fourth at Cheltenham in January reads as good a piece of form as any on offer and Alan King's charge can pick up where he left off with a clear round today.
