in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression when hit last
went prominent and hit 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
close up, lost place after 4th, ridden 6th, weakened 4 out
tracked winner, every chance when hit 3 out, soon rdn., one pace from 2 out
mid-division, pushed along and lost place 5th, reminders next, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on
held up in touch, pushed along and headway 5th, weakened from 4 out
held up, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, kept on, no impression from next
always towards rear, ridden and weakened from 4 out
behind when fell 5th
held up, weakened from 4 out
made all, ridden approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, eased close home
towards rear, hampered 5th, tailed off from 4 out
A competitive affair for the money. Deep Water returns to Micky Hammond after an unsuccessful spell with Lenny Lungo. If he has regained any of his old sparkle, he is well-handicapped but the jockey bookings suggest that Ashgar (who has given his riders over fences plenty of brown-britches moments) is the preferred string. Cill Churnain has been in great form over the last couple of months and has taken advantage of a low mark - today's opposition should be too good. Bustling Rio is a likeable sort from the Pat Haslam yard. Were his yard in good form, he would be recommended as the best bet. Mick Easterby sends out his fair share of winners at Wetherby and it is interesting that Gohh is highly tried here on good ground. Stamparland Hill catches the eye on the basis of its jockey booking but he would not want any further rain to fall overnight. The TEAMtalk selection is D'Argent. Alan King's charge was a smart novice last season and there was a lot to like about his resolution in a finish. Currently rated 122, the handicapper has not gone overboard and he should be good enough here. C and D winner, Exstoto is respected off his low weight.
