led 3f out, weakened rapidly 5f out
behind, brief effort on inside over 2f out, soon outpaced
prominent, went 2nd 8f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
tracked leader, led after 3f, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and headed inside final furlong
started very slowly, virtually refused to race
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
behind, headway on outside 4f out, one pace final 2f
held up, steady headway on outer over 4f out, chased leaders final 2f, one pace
On a course that is difficult to ride it may pay to stick with an experienced rider on a horse with form on the course. There are a couple that fall into that category, notably Flying Spirit, who will be partnered by Sarah Bosley and last years winning combination of Needwood Mystic and Lucinda Harwood. Flying Spirit has been in good form in minor events and his confidence must be sky high at present. He should prove too strong for last years winner on these terms. Needwood Mystic is a regular in these type of events and the lack of a recent outing need not count against her. Fifth Edition has a little bit to find on the ratings, but she comes here in good form and will be partnered by Rachel Flynn, who has already been successful on the mare.
