tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
always prominent, ridden approaching 3f out, led just over 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5 out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, no extra inside
mid-division, ridden and behind from halfway, tailed off
in touch, ridden approaching 5f out, weakened over 4f out
held up, headway 6f out, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden approaching 4f out, headway over 3f out, no impression after
held up mid-division, ridden approaching 4f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, one pace after
in touch early, behind from halfway, tailed off
midi-division, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f
tracked leader, ridden over 5f out, soon lost place
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 4f out, never dangerous
Marsh Run, with fitness on his side, can overcome another penalty to beat First Harmony and Talama Lady. Marsh Run has not looked back since being touched off by First Harmony in a photo on his Hexham debut, gaining back-to-back wins at Market Rasen, and back at Hexham three weeks ago. He overcame a slow pace to score last time, so has a turn of foot, and a stronger gallop here will suit him even better. Tom Greenall took over in the plate last time and keeps the ride. Talama Lady has won both her starts in this sphere, but her very long absence is a worry, and so First Harmony once again looks the stumbling block. He now meets Marsh Run on eight-pound better terms, despite finishing ahead of him at Hexham and will have his supporters. However, Marsh Run has improved since then and is the fitter of the pair, and, while the market should be noted for the trio of Moon, Our Dream and Sara Monica, is Mick Easterby's runner who is the pick in the finale.
