chased winner, hit 7th, lost 2nd next, left 2nd 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
in touch, not fluent 5th, 6 lengths 4th when fell 8th
held up in touch, hampered 4 out, never dangerous
held up in touch, hit 7th, chased winner from next, 5 lengths 2nd when blundered badly 4 out, not recover
behind, tailed off from 3rd
made all, in command when left clear 4 out, ridden approaching last, unchallenged
A small but competitive field goes to post for this novices chase and the principals look to be Kety Star, Persian Star and Sharp Steel and we will take a chance on Persian Star. The six year old won well last time out when defeating Burning Truth and although he has risen in the weights for that win he will not be far away with conditions again in his favour. Kety Star rates the main danger he has been in fair form of late but he gave the impression the handicapper had just caught up with him when fourth behind New Bird last time so for that reason he is opposed on this occasion. Sharp Steel is another worthy of respect he is a course and distance winner who will like the ground and he has definite place claims despite his career high mark. Of the remainder Tactful Remark is on a handy mark but he has two ways of running so we are happy to side with the more reliable Persian King.