mid-division, lost place halfway, stayed on steadily final 3f but never a danger
led until ridden and headed 7f out, weakened 4f out
chased leaders until weakened 4f out
held up, good headway to lead 6f out until 4f out, weakened 3f out
behind, good headway 6f out, chased leaders from 4f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final 2f, no chance with winner
behind, steady headway from 7f out, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
close up, headway to lead 4f out, ran green bend 3f out, soon hung right, driven clear from over 1f out
The second division of the bumper that closes the card can go to Just Classic ahead of Wichway Now, with Janbre and, possibly, Azzemour and Shadow River others to consider. The selection hails from the Martin Pipe-trained yard and, being by a mare that won four times at around a mile, has plenty that catches the eye in a run-of-the-mill bumper. Wichway Now, who ran very well when fourth at Ascot on his sole run to date, is an obvious and big danger. Others to watch out for are the Paul Nicholls-trained Azzemour, the nicely-bred Janbre, who has shown promise on his two starts to date, and the Philip Hobbs-trained Shadow River, who is surely better than he showed on his debut. Overall, though, we just give the nod to Just Classic, unless the market tells a different story.
