tracked leader, led 6th to 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, pulled up approaching last, dismounted
tracked leader, reminders 7th, mistake next, hit 3 out, every chance next, one pace from last
held up, headway to lead 2 out, kept on well from last
held up, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 6th, weakened 9th
held up in rear, headway after 6th, led 8th, headed and mistake 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, weakened 2 out
It will be interesting to see how Bantry Bere and Winter Star get on here having filled the first two places in a similar contest at Uttoxeter on Wednesday, with the latter now 7lbs better in at the weights. But their participation may be in doubt and it may be worth taking a chance with the handicap debutant JOHN FENTON. Liam Corcoran's gelding showed a decent level of form in point-to-points and has translated that ability in two starts in novice hurdles. He looks to be reasonably well treated racing off a mark of 111 for his debut in handicap and may be worth chancing in it. Prince Vector is capable but is probably a shade high in the weights at present, while Thunder Rock has similarly been struggling against the handicapper of late and may also be best watched.
Winter Star 7-2jt-fav (12-0) In touch, mistake and hampered 9th, every chance approaching 3 out, stayed on flat, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Bantry Bere (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Bantry Bere (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In touch, not fluent 4th, reminder after next, led after 9th, jumped right 2 out, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs beating Winter Star (12-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Thunder Rock (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway 5th, blundered 6th, kept on from 2 out, 5th of 16, 12l behind Indian Pipe Dream (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Aug.
Redemption 7-2 (11-2) With leader, led approaching 2nd, ridden and headed approaching last, soon beaten, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Lesdream (10-5) at Stratford 2m 3f clm hdl (4) hvy in Aug.
John Fenton (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Made virtually all, ridden after 2 out, stayed on flat, won at Southwell 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug beating Fresh Air And Fun (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Corum (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Jumped left, held up in rear, ridden along after 5th, one pace 7th, stayed on approaching last, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 12, 21l behind Winter Star (12-0) at Hereford 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Quattrocento (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind The Great Alfie (10-11) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Prince Vector 11-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, pecked 7th, shaken up after 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 15l behind Tot Of The Knar (11-1) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (3) hvy in Aug.
