took keen hold, mostly tracked leaders, stayed on to chase winner 2 out, ridden and no impression before last
held up last but in touch, ridden and struggling 4 out
tracked leaders, blundred 11th, went 2nd and not fluent 13th, no impression on winner when lost 2nd 2 out, weakened
in touch, effort 4 out, soon no impression and beaten
pressed winner, led 7th to 10th, stayed chasing winner until weakened from 12th
not fluent, in touch, ridden 7th, not fluent and lost touch 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
made most until headed 7th to 10th, clear approaching last, eased near finish
A competitive field goes to post for this handicap chase with many in form rivals in opposition including Prokofiev, Mighty Strong and Lord Maizey and we will take a chance on the last named. The six year old ran as if in need of the run when fourth behind Fasgo last time out, he is sure to strip fitter here and with more emphasis sure to be placed on stamina he is taken to score. Prokofiev rates the main danger he has won his last races in good style defeating Xaipete last time. However this looks more competitive and he may struggle under his penalty.Mighty Strong is also worthy of respect but his best form is on faster ground so for that reason he is opposed. Handyman is well weighted on his best form and is worth noting in the market. of the remainder Stars Out Tonight is weighted up to the hilt so we are happy to side with Lord Maizey.
