always prominent, led 3 out, driven out
prominent, lost place after 6th, kept on from 2 out
always behind
took keen hold, prominent, pushed along when fell 2 out
held up and behind, headway approaching 6th, every chance 3 out, one pace from next
held up, headway after 6th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 6th, ridden and one pace from 2 out
chased leader, led after 6th, headed approaching 3 out, weakening when hampered 2 out
led until after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
Smart Savannah can defy topweight to land a hat-trick in the finale, with Forever Dream and Hors La Loi the principal dangers. Colin Tinkler has quickly made his mark since rejoining the training ranks, and Smart Savannah has contributed to the stable's haul with back-to-back victories at Stratford and here at Ludlow. That latest victory was made all the easier when the favourite Your Advantage ran out but that was still a good effort and he has more to offer. Forever Dream goes well right-handed and there was a lot to like about his win over Ben Ewar at Wincanton. As for Hors La Loi, he has had a break since making a winning start over fences at Stratford in October, and although expected to need the run, can figure somewhere along the line. Saafend Rocket is a course and distance scorer but has gone off the boil of late and for the winner we return to Smart Savannah.
