held up towards rear, mistake 9th, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching last, one pace run-in
held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before next
in touch, headway to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden next, one pace from 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, stayed on from next
held up behind, fell 3rd
tracked winner, weakened and mistake 3 out, pulled up before next
made all, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on well
always towards rear, weakened 4 out
This will be a good test for these runners and, with fitness guaranteed, Glacial Evening gets the vote ahead of Just In Time, Deferlant and, possibly, Hautclan. The Bob Buckler-trained selection kept improving towards the end of last season and continued that upward curve by bolting up at Huntingdon on his latest outing Much as he has taking a big hike in the ratings as a consequence of that victory, he might still be worth following. French import Hautclan is one to watch out for in the betting from a strong stable, while Just In Time is just a pound above a winning mark now and, although he seems to prefer good or faster going, has won on soft. Deferlant has won two of his last three races and can be competitive again from a mark five pounds above his latest win. Caesar's Palace has won from a much higher mark, but that was in 2002 and more-recent form leaves him something to find. Finally, Peter's Imp comes here seeking a straight hat-trick of successes, but they have come at selling level and more is needed today. Overall, then, and despite that rise, Glacial Evening looks set to go well again.
