led until 7th, weakened next, tailed off
prominent until ridden and weakened 3 out
tracked leader until after 6th, ridden and weakened 2 out
held up, headway approaching 7th, hit 8th, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on well
held up, headway 6th, led next, headed 3 out, still every chance 2 out, weakened flat
A small but competitive field goes to post for this handicap hurdle and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Masters of War, Speed Venture and Just Beth and the tentative vote goes to Masters Of War. The selection was a good second behind Cordilla last time out, that form has since been franked and with conditions in his favour he will be hard to beat. Speed Venture rates the main danger despite rising in the weights he won well last time when defeating Who Cares Wins and again has conditions to suit. Just Beth is another that could go well she was a fair second behind Cristophe last time and remains on a fair mark. Bright Green was a fair fourth behind Indian Sun last time in a better race but he looks to have plenty of weight and for the winner we return to Masters Of War.
