in touch, still on and dropped rear 2nd, stayed on under strong pressure from 3 out
in touch, headway 2nd, led 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened flat
held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out
in rear, headway approaching 2nd, weakened 3 out
prominent until lost place 3rd, weakened next
held up in touch, headway 4th, led 3 out, ridden out
prominent, ridden 2nd, weakened 3 out
in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up rear, effort and some headway 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
led, headed approaching 4th, ridden 3 out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, soon ridden, hung left approaching last, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 3rd, weakening when not fluent 4th
As not many of these are noted for consistency it would not be the biggest upset if one of the outsiders finally came good today. Therefore, with a fair price in mind, Hi Fi is selected as the value call over Figaro Du Rocher, who has the beating of Tosawi on the revised terms, and Semi precious, who will do well to overcome a 5lb rise for his Huntingdon win in this slightly better company. Alfy Rich is another for the shortlist as his effort at Taunton last time was his best since winning in selling grade at this time last year. However, this is a race that is full of pitfalls and experience of the course could prove to be a vital factor. So as he has already proved that he acts on a right-handed track, Hi Fi is sounded out to round off the day at Exeter with a winner at an each way price.
