settled in touch, effort and pushed along on long run to 4 out, no impression and beaten next
tracked leader, driven along to challenge after 3 out, stayed on under pressure to lead before 2 out, drew clear before last, stayed on well
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced before 4 out, kept on under pressure to chase leading pair after 3 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with winner
led until headed and blundered 2 out, weakened and lost 2nd before last, finished tired
chased leading pair until weakened before 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
A weak event in which the Bob Buckler trained Just Muckin Around is given the nod on account of his course experience. The handler has notably returned to some assemblance of form of late and while the eight-year-old is exposed as moderate - he has fewer negatives against him than the others. Cyindien needed the run at Newbury last time out and could be the most likely danger. Useful when with Venetia Williams, he is now with Bridget Nicholls. Joe Deane was well beaten in a very ordinary chase at Towcester while Gollyhott and Acertack have shown little on the racecourse. Erin Alley is watched in the market for any positive vibes. Just Muckin Around is given our vote in the contest.
