in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance when hung left inside final furlong, ran on to lead closing stages, ridden out
behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd well inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furllong
led, hard driven when challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, weakened over 3f out
raced freely in mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
EMITOM ran green at Warwick but still came home in front and Warren Greatrex’ charge may be capable of completing a double with Harry Teal’s allowance negating his penalty. Manning Estate represents last year’s winning stable and he made a promising start at Fontwell in May behind a subsequent winner. Fubar was also second on his debut while Paul Nicholls’ last two bumper runners have won and Zyon is surely better than he showed at Wincanton in the spring. Mere Ironmonger has ability but will surely need this.
Emitom (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 8f out, led over 2f out, ran green from over 1f out, driven out, won at Warwick 2m (5) gs in Apr beating Moor Freedom (10-9) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Mere Ironmonger 5-2fav (11-3) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Gibbes Bay (10-10) at Ayr 2m (3) gs in Apr.
Ben Buie (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Change Of Plan.
Bitofblinding (IRE) 7-2cfav (10-8) Held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Lord Condi (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in May.
Fubar (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, shuffled back through field 6f out, hampered and stumbled over 4f out, headway and switched left over 2f out, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Earlofthecotswolds (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Sep.
Lantiern (IRE) Salutino gelding out of Luas Luso.
Manning Estate (IRE) 7-2cfav (10-8) Held up in mid-division, headway 7f out, hung left over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Lord Condi (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in May.
Zyon 4-1 (10-12) Towards rear on inside, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 12, 23 3/4l behind Samarquand (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Apr.
Ask Jilly Passing Glance M out of Heebie Jeebie.
Miss Antipova 10-3 (10-12) Held up in touch, veered badly right and almost unrideable 1st bend, soon lost touch, made up lost ground halfway, ridden over 3f out, never a threat, 5th of 7, 27 1/4l behind Cardigan Bay (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) gd in Sep.
