held up in rear, ridden to chase after 3 out, hit last, stayed on one-paced to take 2nd, no chance with winner
with leader, led 2nd,hdd 4th, remained close up until ridden after 4out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led approaching 6th, ridden approaching last, ran on strongly, drew clear flat
led to 2nd, led again 4th, headed approaching 6th when hit and lost place, soon weakened, pulled up after 4 out
held up, headway 5th, chased winner 4 out, ridden next, weakened after last
Like most of the races on the Haydock card there is a disappointing turnout for the opening race on the card with just the six runners declared to face the starter. Mary Reveley's Supreme Fortune returns to this company having been well beaten behind stablemate Maceo at Wetherby last time. However, his overall form suggests that the eight-year-old may not be up to giving weight away all round. David Wintle's Minella Storm has his first start over hurdles in two years and may not have enough speed against these rivals, while Meadows Bay is probably best caught fresh. With Rio Real facing a stiff task at the weights and Le Guvnor looking only moderate, this should go to Governor Daniel who gets the TEAMtalk vote. The Ian Williams-trained gelding has been in good form in similar company of late and the 11-year-old need only reproduce recent form to collect.
