in touch, headway to lead 1f out, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
with leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, drifted left under pressure in final furlong, no extra
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon behind
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
led, ridden and headed 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and hung left entering final furlong, stayed on well under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, headed post
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
behind and soon pushed along, always outpaced
Although Ridder sets the standard on the evidence available, there could be a little mileage to be gained in supporting Burnley Al, who has experience of the course and represents last year's winning trainer in this race, Richard Fahey. As ever, there are numerous dangers and the betting will speak volumes about the threats posed by John Robbie, Ingleton and Boo, who head the list of dangers from the rest. Whereas Ginger Cookie appeals the most out of the newcomers and will no doubt be heading straight to Newbury for the Watership Down Sales Race if she fares well here. However, the debut run of Burnley Al may well turn out to be very useful form as time goes on. So with that, and the likelihood of a fair offer being available, in mind, he is given the office to become the latest individual that Ridder finds to be too good on the day.
