VERA VANG (Sheffield)
I think she could be our dark horse. She is a genuine A1 runner and is well drawn. Her trial was ‘okay’ but she is a better bitch in racing, she keeps finding a bit more. Alma Raider is the one to beat but I think Vera will be better value and could surprise a few
FOREST LUCK (Towcester)
At her best she is the best stayer on the graded strength. She has had a few problems. On recent form she looks like a 20-1 chance in here but she is much better than that. I would certainly expect decent points from her in this company.
PRINCESS FREYA (Peterborough)
I think she has a decent enough draw. She seems a real competition dog and I would expect her to get decent points.
Sheffield’s VERA VANG (t1) rails neatly round the last two bends as her rivals drift off, to win the Stayers. Sunderland Photo: Steve Nash
ALMA RADAR (Nottingham)
It has been suggested that I put Radar in the top division but I have played it as I see it and according to the rules. He really wants further but on his day, I don’t think they would see which way he went. If he is within five of six lengths of the leader off the second bend, he WILL win.
ALMA RADAR wins the Stayers to give hosts Nottingham their fourth win on the night. Nottingham Photo: Steve Nash
KARCHI (Romford)
He was a very cheap purchase and is realistically is a relatively moderate grader. Any points he picks up will be a bonus
GOING ALL IN (Newcastle)
I think she will need a lot of luck in here. She recently won an S1 with an impressive performance but I think in a handicap our top stayers from last year would be giving her four or five metres start.
