in touch, ridden 9th, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway after 9th, ridden 3 out, stayed on one pace
held up, steady headway from 8th, ridden and chased leader approaching 2 out, led last, ridden out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 9th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, led 6th, headed approaching 9th, led again 3 out, ridden, weakened and headed after 2 out
always in touch, outpaced 4 out, ridden and stayed on, every chance last, no extra
mid-division, ridden 9th, weakened next
in touch, headway 8th, ridden to chase leader 3 out, soon weakened
led, headed 6th, led again 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up mid-division, headway 9th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened next
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, lost position halfway, weakened 9th, soon well behind
in touch, lost place 11th, soon behind, pulled up 2 out, dismounted
always in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 9th
Although a maximum turnout, this isn't that competitive. Those with the best form on offer include Clever Thyne, Chanticlier, with possible improvers Radcliffe and Ollie Magern. Preference is for Chanticlier, who will certainly find this easier than when chasing the likes of the top-class Iris's Gift, Ad Hoc and company home at Cheltenham. He had previously run with credit behind the useful Taming at the same track and that form alone makes him the one to beat. Using Lords Best as a guide leaves Clever Tyne with plenty to find with the selection, but Henry Daly's representative does have the edge in fitness and will be the one to take advantage if Chanticlier is less than 100%. Bumper winner Radcliffe may do better now he faces a stiffer test, but he does need to improve, while Ollie Magern, who had plenty of use made of him at Stratford, may improve again for the stiffer test he faces here.
