held up behind until fell 8th
tracked leaders, hit 2nd, ridden after 4 out, weakened next
led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, one pace
held up in touch, headway 11th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed last, no extra
held up, headway after 4 out, led last, edged right flat, ridden out
held up, took closer order 11th, pecked 13th, ridden after next, weakened
chased leaders until weakened 12th, soon well behind
Restless Wind is the one to beat in this classified chase with Fluff 'n' Puff and Follow The Trend the chief dangers. The selection was well beaten last time at Ascot, but that was in a much tougher race and in this more suitable grade he should go well. He has not been at his best so far this season but he would have excellent claims on the pick of his form from last year and is worth taking a chance on. Fluff 'n' Puff has been in fair form of late, although he was a disappointing beaten favourite last time behind Prancing Blade. He is sure to run his race once again but does have a tendency to find one too good and for that reason is taken on. Follow The Trend is a consistent sort and could be capable of running a big race, but he has not won a race for over a year so the percentage call is to oppose him, especially as he was pulled-up last time out behind Copper Shell at Folkestone. The rest will have to improve to trouble the principles, so for the winner we return to Restless Wind.
