tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, soon ridden, led approaching last and blundered badly, soon headed, rallied to regain lead towards finish
chased leaders, led after 4 out, ridden after next, headed approaching last, led again soon after, headed towards finish when weakening
held up in touch, weakened after 3 out
always behind
held up, effort 4 out, never dangerous
held up and struggling from 4 out
towards rear, mistake 2nd, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 3rd, headed after 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, behind when blundered last
held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, not fluent next, weakened approaching last
led to 3rd, ridden and chasing leaders when blundered 3 out, soon weakened
held up, mistake 4th, never on terms
Wee Dinns, Orpen Wide and Necker are the three to look at in a competitive contest with Wee Dinns taken to come out on top. A winner in France, Necker is having his first outing in this country for Ian Williams. French runners are often more mature than their British counterparts and although the win is hard to evaluate he clearly has ability and any market move should be heeded. A winner at Newcastle in a light Flat campaign, Orpen Wide was close up when coming to grif in a competitive Chepstow contest on his re-appearance over hurdles. A winner at Stratford off only a five pound lower mark a year ago, Orpen Wide can play a leading role here. Wee Dinns was winning her fifth race of the year when scoring at Fontwell last time. The underfoot conditions look set to suit and Wee Dinns can concede weight to most of her rivals here.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) In touch, close up when fell 4 out in race won by Mahogany Blaze (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gd, 13 ran.
Wee Dinns (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Sept beating Take A Mile (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cardinal Spirit 3-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 7f out, soon lost place, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Double Eagle (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft.
Cordier 33-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 27l behind Tannenberg (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May (Flat).
Don Pasquale 80-1 (10-10) Prominent, hit 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Heathcote (11-3) at Towcester 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Apr, 12 ran.
El Coto 10-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Krugerrand (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Sept (Flat).
Howards Rocket 200-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, behind when hit 4th, soon behind, 11th of 12, well behind Carte Diamond (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gd in Nov '04.
In Extra Time (IRE) 10-11fav (10-11) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Royal Attraction (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Insubordinate 66-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Nerone (11-2) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb, 13 ran.
Kingsbury (IRE) Norwich gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Necker (FR) (10-1) won at Rostrenen 1m 3f Non-Thoroughbred gd in Jun beating Ouhetu Des Mottes (9-12) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Osako D'airy (FR) 11-8fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader after 2f out, weakened flat, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Caribou (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Apr.
Parisian Playboy 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 13l behind Air Biscuit (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
Talisker Rock (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 9th of 14, well behind Rasharrow (11-8) at Perth 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Apr.
Mtilly 50-1 (10-5) Never better than finishing position, 8th of 16, 23l behind Ameeq (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.