held up in rear, kept to wide outside, headway after 9th, ridden to challenge leader 2 out, led soon after, driven out
held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden to chase leading pair 3 out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, headed soon after, no extra
led, headed 2nd, mistake 6th, led approaching 7th, headed next, ridden and weakened after 3 out
held up and keen, headway to lead 6th, headed next, every chance when badly hampered on bend after 3 out, not recover
held up in touch, tracked leaders from 5th, ridden 8th, led briefly 3 out, weakened next
held up in rear but in touch, some headway 4 out, ridden and weakened next
led 2nd, ridden 5th, headed and dropped rear next, rapid headway on outside to lead again 8th, ridden next, headed and weakened 3 out
mid-division, weakened and tailed off 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Star Time has been the model of consistency this term but has suffered at the hands of the handicapper as a result and may have to settle for a minor role behind Steve The Fish who gets the nod over The River Joker. The last mentioned was well held behind Union Deux over course and distance earlier this month but is entitled to come on for the run and goes well round here. David Gandolfo's Couldn't Be Phar seemingly showed improved form at Wincanton last time but has been hit with a 6lb rise for that effort which seems harsh, while Rudolf Rassendyll became disappointing last term and is probably best watched for the moment. The Pecker Dunn is lbs higher than when scoring over course and distance when last seen in February and has claims if fit enough for his return but preference is for Steve The Fish. Jim Old's gelding also has an absence to overcome but is well treated on his best, goes well round here and hails from a stable capable of readying a horse after a lay off.
