chased leaders, led 7th, jumped right and headed next, chased leaders, kept on under pressure from next, no chance with winner
led 3rd to 7th, weakened quickly after next, well tailed off when jumped badly right last
held up in 5th, smooth headway from 4 out, tracked leader after next, led 2 out, soon clear, eased run in
pulled up in touch, weakened quickly 8th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
chased leaders, led 8th, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, mistake 5th, ridden to chase winner soon after 2 out, no impression
led to 3rd, weakened rapidly 8th, tailed off
In what should be little more than a match, there is little to choose between Earlsfield Raider and Pipssalio on official BHB ratings and the narrow vote just goes to the former. The selection is less exposed over hurdles, particularly over today's trip which he tackles for the first time, and he is taken to improve for it. The son of Double Trigger stepped up on previous efforts on the flat when allowed to tackle middle distances for the first time and there should be a similar improvement now that Gary Moore's gelding steps up in distance over hurdles. Pipssalio has obvious claims on ground that suits faces no easy task in giving the selection 7lbs and is passed over. Super Road Train has shown signs of ability and, along with course and distance winner Solo Dancer, has to be respected. However, they both have it to do to get the better of Earlsfield Raider.
