took keen hold, chased leader, pecked 7th, blundered and lost 2nd 8th, blundered and weakened 10th, tailed off when fell 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 8th, led 4 out, clear after 3 out, headed soon after 2 out, outpaced by winner ,kept on flat to hold 2nd
chased leaders until blundered and weakened 4 out
led, blundered and nearly unseated rider 6th, headed 4 out,soon weakened
held up in rear, stayed on same pace from 3 out, never going pace to reach leaders
held up in rear, steady headway from 4 out, chased leader 2 out, soon led, drew clear
in touch, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, never dangerous
A tough one to call but Sue Alner has enjoyed a tremendous spell in points over the last few months and has made an effortless switch with the strike-rate with her runners over regulation fences. Therefore, Miss O'Grady, who has already done her bit for the statistics with two victories from her last three starts, is the logical choice to be on as the stable are in such god form. Sikander A Azam goes well fresh and is worth considering if money comes for him today. However, he is making his debut at Ascot here and thus has a little to prove. So too does Bold Tactics, who despite having solid form to his name will do well to stay at the head of the pack if he runs his usual race. Therefore, the safest option looks to be Miss O'Grady, as she is nothing but game and acted really well on her only previous visit to this course.
