held up, close order 6th, ridden to chase clear leaders 3 out, led 2 out, challenged and pecked last, ran on
led, challenged lead and hit 4 out, headed and weakened approaching 2 out
behind from 6th
tracked leader, challenged 4 out, ridden 3 out, hung right and every chance approaching last, soon held
tracked leaders, reminders 6th, ridden 8th, weakened 4 out
held up towards rear, soon pushed along, weakened 4 out
in touch, reminders 4th, ridden 7th, weakened soon after 4 out
held up rear, some headway 9th, no impression on clear leaders
tracked leaders, lost place from 4th, lost touch and tailed off from 8th
A tough contest to call here for punters with some disappointing types in opposition, however the principles look to be Lord of the Hill, Stocks and Shares and Kaid, and we will side with Stocks and Shares. The 7-year-old was a fair third over this course and distance behind Lord of the Hill last time. However, he is 12lbs better off at the weights with that rival today, so he is taken to get his revenge. Lord of the Hill is still worthy of respect as he won with a shade in hand last time, but all his best form has been on fast ground, and if the rain arrives, he would be readily opposed. Kaid has dropped to a handy mark and although his best form is over further, he would be a danger to all if it turned into a stamina test. Of the rest, Cash 'n' Credit and Twice As Good are from yards in form and are worth noting in the market, but we will stick with Stocks And Shares.
