held up in touch, headway 9th, left in lead 12th, made rest, drvn out flat
raced keenly, led until fell 12th
tracked leader, close second when fell 12th
soon well behind, mistake 5th never dangerous
towards rear, blundered badly and unseated rider 8th
held up towards rear, headway and in touch 7th, mistake 12th, effort before next, one-paced under pressure
held up in touch, pushed along and outpaced aft 10, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, one-paced approaching last
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened 10th, soon behind
towards rear, weakened 9th, soon lost touch
held up in rear, mistake 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 11th
midfield, headway and in touch 6th, pushed along and outpaced 12th
held up in midfield, headway 10th, left second 12th, ridden and every chance last, kt on under pressure
Emperor Ross has looked an exciting prospect so far and was never off the bridle last time out when posting a victory at Perth. As a Roselier, he may not appreciate ground that is quite so quick so it will be touch and go as to whether Nicky Richards will let him take his chance. His jumping has particularly caught the eye and he remains very much one to keep on the right side of. Noel's Pride makes his chasing debut this evening and could be a useful recruit. He goes well on the surface and if his jumping is sound, he could go close. Jordan's Ridge is consistent enough but fairly well exposed. Deneises Blossom makes her debut over the larger obstacles but she has plenty to find on her hurdling efforts.
