held up, headway 13th to in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on, 3 lengths 2nd and held well fell last
led until headed 7th, ridden and weakened from 12th, soon beaten and behind, pulled up before 15th
in touch, hit 14th, weakened next, soon beaten
mid-division, chased winner from 15th, ridden approaching 3 out, one-paced, left 2nd last
always handy, disputing 2nd when blundered and unseated rider 13th
in touch, led 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well
mid-division, hit 6th, weakened 10th, pulled up before 12th
in touch, weakened 14th, no chance after
behind, lost touch 5th, pulled up after 12th
in touch, towards rear 7th, no chance after
mid-division, mistakes, weakened 11th, behind and pulled up before 15th
Harvis has arguably the best form on offer but he has questions to answer at this trip. Therefore a chance is taken that Royal Snoopy can halt a frustrating run on ground that should be ideal for him. He looked all out the winner of the Charisma Gold cup last time, but hit a wall as they came towards the finish and eventually had to settle for third place instead. He should have benefited from a break since than and, as he is best when dictating the pace, he should find this course much to his liking. His trainer is a shrewd customer when it comes to placing his horses and he will be looking to at least pay for the expenses for the long trip to Perth from his Lamborn base. Hunters Tweed has so far failed to live up to his promise over hurdles and faces a very stiff introduction to fences here.
