CHEVAL VALIANT

Began well, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, travelled keenly after passing 800M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 2 wide, 5 lengths or so back, angled out 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame without threatening.

Crowded start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths or so back turning in, weakened early in straight, eased final furlong. (Irregular heart rhythm.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, sent forward after passing 700M, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. (Bled.) (Lame right front leg next day.)

Began only fairly, raced at tail, 11 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

Began well, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the middle track, peaked on run 300M, weakened final furlong.

Jumped only fairly, raced slightly better than midfield but trapped wide, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, a length or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Jumped well, raced better than midfield but trapped 3 wide, no cover throughout, challenged the leader early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened final 150M. (Bled.)