always behind, tailed when pulled up before 4 out
always behind
in mid-division, headway to track leaders after 3 out, soon weakened
in rear, tailed off after 7th, pulled up after 2 out
prominent until weakened 3 out
in mid-division, headway under pressure after 3 out, chased winner 2 out, one pace and no impression before next
behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, steady headway going well after 3 out, one pace and no impression 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat
led soon after 3 out, weakened before next
close up, chased winner after 3 out, lost 2nd 2 out, weakened before last
rear, not fluent 5th, well behind when blundered 2 out
chased leaders to 4 out, tailed off before pulled up before 2 out
behind from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, mistake 7th, soon behind
in touch, lost place after 7th, stayed on approaching 2 out, stayed on one pace before last
prominent until weakened 3 out
mid-division, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
raced wide, behind, mistake 4th, headway and mistake 7th, stayed on approaching 2 out, kept on one pace flat
This could hardly be more competitive and there are a long list of dangers to our selection Lotus De Pictons, including: Accipiter, who is improving with each run, Narwhal, who is a very promising novice and Dangerously Good, who has lived up to his name with two smooth successes of late. However, the same has to be said of Lotus De Pictons, who has improved since being tried beyond the minimum trip over hurdles. The son of Grand Tresor races with an infectious enthusiasm which will suit him well if, as expected, this develops into scrap for the line. That scenario will bring his exciting blend of speed and stamina into play in the closing stages and he looks the ideal sort to have on your side in a battle. Narwhal does not have too much to find on a line through Grey Report and it is hard to see nick Gifford's charge not at least reaching the frame if he runs up to his best. However, this course places an emphasis on stamina when there is sufficient cut in the ground and he may find the selection has his measure today. Dangerously Good and Accipiter are others that have to be seriously considered and are worthy alternatives for each-way players. In contrast to Spectroscope, who has not really been firing this terms and looks to be one to be wary of for the time being - especially under top weight. Therefore, Lotus De Pictons, with plenty in his favour today, looks the safest option overall to come out on top.
