mid-division, struggling and dropped rear 7, soon lost touch, headway under pressure after 3 out, kept on approaching last, no impression on winner
held up in rear, reminders after 5th, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, weakened before next
held up in rear, pushed along 8th, headway under pressure after 3 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, no chance
held up in rear, headway 6th, challenged on bit 3 out, led before next, clear between last 2, canter
mid-division, struggling and drop rear 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 9th
tracked leader, ridden and weakened approachin 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, ridden 3 out, headed before next, soon no chance
Not a race that will take much winning and the vote goes to Nickel Sundancer who can take advantage of a significant ease in grade. Sue Smith's charge showed a race of this nature is well within his compass when a respectable fifth in a competitive stayer's handicap at Catterick last month and looks the one to beat on these terms against some moderate rivals. San Peire hinted at ability in a seller last time but is far from certain to appreciate this big step up in trip while Kinfauns Lady was most disappointing on her latest start and now has something to prove. Tap Dance is tried in a first-time visor after showing little of late but has claims on previous efforts and looks best of the remainder if the headgear has the required effect.
