held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
behind, soon ridden, kept on, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and effort chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra near finish
led for 6f
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
A shocking contest with the top weight Land Of Fantasy rated just 53. A chance is taken with Intricat, who drops into selling company for the first time. He does have a couple of fair efforts to his name (at least fair in the context of this race), and he is certainly at the right end of the handicap to take advantage. Omey Strand is well exposed and it isn't difficult to look beyond him, while Kashmir Sapphire is only interesting because he is the mount of the champion jockey. Northern raider Hebenus is worthy of respect, as he comes from an in-form yard and is a rare runner at the seaside venue for his handler. However, Intricat is the suggestion in a dire contest.