Awkwardly away, pushed along and soon led and set strong pace, clear 3f out, reduced lead well inside final furlong, all out but unchallenged tchd 28/1
Held up in last pair, pushed along 8f out, headway on outside 3f out, went 3rd inside final 2f, closed well inside final furlong, never able to challenge op 15/8
Not a whole lot of strength in depth in this selling handicap although there are a couple who will appreciate this drop in grade. Ralphy Lad should be competitive in this class but he needs to show a little more than of late to be supported at a short price. It may well be that STONECOLDSOBA represents the best value though after his creditable run last time out and he is proven on this surface. Beyond those two Yul Finegold could be given a chance on his old form but if you are looking for one at a bigger price Quadriga would be the pick after he hinted at better last time out.
1. Stonecoldsoba
2. Ralphy Lad
3. Quadriga