tracked leader, led 3rd, made rest, ridden out
led 3rd, chased winner until outpaced approaching 2 out, rallied to chase winner again approaching last, kept on same pace
in touch, dropped rear 4th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, effort between last 2, one pace flat
towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, effort between last 2, weakened flat
mid-division, headway halfway, weakening when mistake 2 out, behind when blundered last
in touch, headway approaching 3 out to chase leaders, effort between last 2, weakened quickly approaching last
mid-division, outpaced 3 out
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, effort between last 2, kept on one pace
Insurgent gets the confident vote to win the finale with American President and Hawkwell rating the main dangers. The selection has been disappointing in his last two runs but they have been in much hotter races on softer ground. The return to this faster surface is sure to see him return to form and in a moderate event he will be hard beat. American President rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Emmasflora but all his best form is over slightly further.Hawkwell is another worthy of respect on his debut sixth. He is sure to have learnt from the experience and with his yard continuing in good form he should be noted in the market. Of the remainder Intersky Emerald is another from a yard in form and could go well at a price but his overall profile leaves him with plenty to find and for the winner we return to Insurgent who looks to have everything in his favour.
American President (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Held up in touch, left 3rd 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 26l behind Emmasflora (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Hush Tiger 66-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, outpaced when hit 3 out, soon ridden, no impression, 5th of 14, 29l behind Rasharrow (11-8) at Perth 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Apr.
Intersky Emerald (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 3f out, 10th of 13, 49l behind Anchors Away (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Little Vantage 100-1 (10-9) Chased clear leaders, outpaced 3rd, left poor 3rd last, 3rd of 8, well behind Silent Bay (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Lowsha Green 200-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 49l behind Rasharrow (11-8) at Perth 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Apr.
Sticky End 200-1 (10-10) Soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 15th of 18, 48l behind Regal Heights (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Insurgent (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) In touch, headway 4th, weakened after 2 out, 10th of 15, 33l behind Parsley's Return (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Hawkwell (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 4 out, kept on from next, never nearer, 6th of 20, 27l behind Up Above (11-2) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (E) sft in Dec.
