tracked leader, led 10th, headed 12th, outpaced from 2 out, kept on to go 2nd flat
in touch, headway 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, eased flat, comfortable
in touch, headway to join leaders 10th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, ridden 12th, weakened 2 out
led, headed 10th, led again 12th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon outpaced by winner, lost 2nd near finish
close up, lost place 12th, soon struggling, jumped badly left 4 out, pulled up before next
Midnight Charmer has three of six career wins here but, as the form figures sadly show, seems to have fallen out of love with the game. In distinct contrast, HALO MOON has performed with consistent credit this term and was unluckily brought down here earlier in the month. Lightly-raced for an eight-year-old, this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get off the mark over fences in a race lacking depth. Minella Bliss is respected but does need to put a strangely lethargic run behind him last time and the solid if limited Salut Honore could emerge as the main danger. Irish raider Glenwood For Ever seems to be struggling for form but is worth a market check.
Midnight Charmer 8-1 (11-4) Led, headed before 10th, soon reminders and lost place, pulled up before 12th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Halo Moon 5-2jfav (11-12) Close up when brought down 10th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Minella Bliss (IRE) 9-2fav (11-2) Held up in touch on inside, closed 6th, not fluent next, ridden 8th, weakened after next, 10th of 14, dist behind Flemi Two Toes (10-5) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) With leader, led 10th, fell 12th, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Salut Honore (FR) 7-2 (11-8) Tracked winner, every chance 4 out, 3rd from next, stayed on same pace, no extra flat, 3rd of 7, 12 1/4l behind Gowanauthat (11-12) at Ludlow 3m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
That's The Deal (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Tracked leader until not much room at 2nd, tracked leading pair, lost place 6th, behind next, lost touch when pulled up before 8th, at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
