in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out to chase clear leaders, plugged on
tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden and beaten 4f out
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, weakened
behind, ridden halfway, stayed on through beaten horses
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, led approaching final furlong, pushed clear
outpaced and lost touch halfway
The feature event on the card which could fall to Mi Odds with Strong Hand, Lakota Brave and Cool Temper given as the main dangers. Strong Hand got the better of the selection here at the end of November, winning by just half a length, Mi Odds didn¿t¿t get the best of runs on that occasion and with a slight weight advantage as well should reverse the form. Cool Temper has hit a vein of form and if he can repeat his recent Southwell running when a close third behind Cardinal Venture he must be given a chance. Course specialist Lakota Brave has to come into the equation, he hits form at this time of year as he proved when chasing home Cardinal Venture at the end of last month. He then ran a blinder at Lingfield last time when just beaten by the well treated Linning Wine. On a number of form lines a case can be made for Te Quiero but prolific course winner Mi Odds is chosen to take the honours