in rear when saddle slipped early, pulled up before 3rd
led until ridden and headed after 4 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, pushed along 4 out, headway under pressure from next, kept on, never nearer
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 3 out
in touch, disputed lead 5th, led after 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and challenge 2 out, disputed lead when not fluent last, stayed on under pressure to lead post
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, headway 5th, ridden and effort when mistake 3 out, weakened after next
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and every chance 2 out, hung left between last 2, no extra flat
mid-division, pushed along 4 out soon weakened
mistakes, raced keenly always behind
tracked leaders, headway 4 out, stayed on under pressure to lead 2 out, soon ridden, headed and no extra post
mid-division, headway 4 out, effort next, kept on same pace from 2 out
soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
Fantastico gets the nod here over Jenavive, with Iron Warrior, Miss Wizz and Arte Et Labore ones that could run well at a big price. In what is not a strong event, Fantastico, who won a 12-furlong handicap at Folkestone during the summer and showed promise on her hurdling debut when third to Retail Therapy, has more than enough in her profile to make her competitive here. Jenavive made mistakes on her hurdling debut but her flat form at around 14 furlongs in modest handicaps entitles her to claims. Of the others, Edmo Yewkay, Iron Warrior, Night Mail, Arte Et Labore and possibly Regal Vintage have hinted at ability on the Flat and could go well in a race that lacks strength in depth. For us, though, it's Fantastico.
