in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, always behind
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and raced wide over 3f out, soon lost place
mid-division, lost place from over 5f out
chased leaders, raced wide from over 4f out, soon ridden, weakening when hung badly right from 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
slowly away, always behind
with leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led well inside last, ridden out
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
The Mick Channon team have got their string in good order at present and Cheverak Forest can continue the upward curve at the main expense of Doctored and Gallas in this low grade affair - although Kerrs Pink has been found a weak race for a handicap debut and will be interesting if supported. However, Cheverak Forest - comfortable winner of a similar race at Ripon earlier in the season - has proved to be adaptable with regard to his best trip and this ease in grade should enable him to erase the memory of a below par effort at Lingfield last time. He has plenty in his favour with regard the conditions and he is ideally drawn to take the shortest route to victory today. Gallas will also appreciate this lesser grade of competition but his confidence needs a boost after being outclassed in his handful of starts and may be best watched today. Therefore, the unexposed Doctored and Kerrs Pink could give Cheverak Forest the most to do.
