led until 3rd, went left 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
held up, headway when not fluent 6th, driven after 3 out, challenged after next, stayed on to lead post
held up, headway approaching 3rd, challenged before 6th, led after 2 out, hard pressed when jinked right going to last, headed post
tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 7th, challenged after next, led when not fluent 3 out, still close 2nd when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, not much room 5th, weakened 2 out
tracked leader, led 3rd, joined when not fluent 6th, headed 3 out, soon led again, headed after 2 out, 3rd and beaten when stumbled last, weakened flat
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Nothing leaps off the page in this modest heat but the way KILMORE WEST was backed at Chepstow after a lengthy lay-off suggests connections think he is capable of a lot better. That run should have brought him on and he can reverse that form with the more exposed Lightening Fire and land this. The Composer isn't easy to catch right but is back on the same mark as when successful at Newton Abbot a year ago and can't be ignored while Tin Pot Man beat Rifleman at Taunton in March, though the softer ground here is a concern. Call Me Sir was fancied at Exeter last week but never looked like winning and is probably best watched now.
Balustrade (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) In rear, hit 3rd, driven along before 3 out, stayed on before last, went 3rd and kept on flat, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 18l behind Lady Karabaya (11-5) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Kilmore West (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Tracked leaders, driven before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Pocket Too (11-8) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Apr.
Rifleman (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Led until after 7th, slow next, pushed along 4 out, rallied approaching last, kept on well, 2nd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Tin Pot Man (11-6) at Taunton 3m am hcp hdl 0-95 (5) fm in Mar.
Broadway Star (FR) 15-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 8th, mistake 3 out, no impression on winner approaching last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Constant Cupid (11-1) at Hereford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan '11.
Forever My Friend (IRE) 5-2fav (10-8) Led, ridden and headed beforer 2 out, weakening when blundered last, 5th of 9, 6l behind Halucha (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
The Composer 8-1 (11-0) In touch, behind when pulled up before 5th, in a race won by Earcomesthedream (10-10) at Hereford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
Tin Pot Man (IRE) 10-11fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, led approaching 8th, driven clear after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Taunton 3m am hcp hdl 0-95 (5) fm in Mar beating Rifleman (11-5) by 2 3/4l, 4 ran.
Call Me Sir (IRE) 3-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, ridden before 3 out, blundered when weakening 2 out, 6th of 8, 23l behind Bennys Mist (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, hit 5th and 8th, soon outpaced, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 11, well behind Pocket Too (11-8) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Apr.
