led to 3rd, tracked leader to 7th, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
held up mid-division, headway 6th to track leader, was 3rd 3 out, ran on approaching 2 out, ridden last, soon one pace
prominent until weakened 5th pulled up before 7th
prominent, tracked leader 7th, until fell 3 out
in touch, tracked leader 3 out, led approaching 2 out comfortably
prominent to 3rd, in rear from 6th,
mid-division, headway 7th to track leaders, soon weakened
prominent, led 4th, tried to quicken 8th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened quickly
prominent 6th ridden and weakened next
held up in rear, headway from 3 out to be nearest at finish
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, stayed on from 2 out
An uninspiring finale in which Safe Enough is given the verdict over Its Wallace and Road Train. Nick Gifford's representative ran a respectable race on his return from absence although he perhaps blotted his copybook with a couple of mistakes over the last few obstacles. The Gifford team are known for their patience with long term absentees so it would not be the biggest surprise to see Safe Enough capable of taking advantage of a lowly mark. Its' Wallace is a likeable enough type who has served as the stable talisman for many a moon. He will not want for sheer effort although the combination of topweight and a good surface make good grounds for taking him on. Super Road Train appears a much better performer on this surface having floundered on softer going during the winter. He looks still open to improvement. Yesyes is watched in the market while Audiostreetdotcom very much has a mind of his own. Safe Enough is given our selection in a tough opener.
