always behind, tailed off 6th, took remote 3rd approaching last
led, ridden and headed after 9th, blundered next, weakened quickly, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
mistakes, chased leader, led after 9th, soon clear, easily
behind, ridden and headway approaching 10th, went 2nd approaching next, kept on, no chance with winner
3rd when fell 5th
hampered 1st, always behind, tailed off 9th
behind, pulled up after 5th
hampered 1st, always behind, tailed off 9th
Probus Lord holds the best official rating in a race where Jolly Red and Nat Gold make some appeal. Christopher Down's charge demonstrated substantially improved form for his new trainer when finishing second to Dealer's Choice at Newton Abbot. If he handles today's surface, he looks the one that they all have to beat. Martin Pipe regularly farms modest races like this and Jolly Red is his representative. He didn't show too much in a Taunton bumper but owner Terry Warner likes the odd tilt at the ring and any money should be heeded. Nat Gold has been touted as a stayer by connections but has yet to show any worthwhile form under rules. Cash Return is exposed as moderate but a step up in trip could yield dividends. Troysgreen's recent placing was a very distant fifth of five at Perth.