led, headed over 7f out, hung left and weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, easily
tracked leader, took keen hold, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, well held by winner
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 6f out, went 4th 2f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 6f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
ran green and soon well behind, tailed off, pulled up inside final 6f
Trackmate has shown promise in two starts under Rules and should confirm last month's Stratford running with Cowbridge. Southwell winner Wychwoods Mist has a bit to prove after being pulled up at Worcester, however, while ex-pointer Truckers Benefit may need further. You're So Special has a Flat pedigree and is one of the more interesting newcomers but preference is for THESPIS OF ICARIA. He's clearly had his problems for, as a full brother to the top-class Islington and Greek Dance, connections will have been hoping he'd have thrived over middle-distances on the Flat. However, he's now with a trainer who will get the best out of him under NH Rules and the gelding can make a winning start here.
Don't Look Bach (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Lost plce 8; strugg 12; to & pu 2 out, in a race won by Diddle'em (12-0) at Lower Machen 3m ptp gf in May, 13 ran.
Sohappyharry 13-2 (10-12) Prominent, chased winner over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Mercury Bay (11-4) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gf in Jun '10.
Thespis Of Icaria (IRE) unknown sire gelding out of unknown dam.
Truckers Benefit (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Ld/disp, ld from 7th, hdd bef 2out & still ev ch up last, no ex flat, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Moonax Pride (12-0) at Ballynoe 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Antonius Lad (IRE) unknown sire gelding out of unknown dam.
Fuse Wire 25-1 (11-7) in a race won by Sheer Brilliance (11-7) at Bonvilston 3m ptp gf in May, 12 ran.
You're So Special (FR) Highest Honor gelding out of Bric Mamaille.
Mustow Green Hazaaf mare out of Gilly Weet.
Amber Sun Lucky Story filly out of Sun Pageant.
Bradys Cottage (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Towards rear, some headway 4f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 24l behind Peak Oil (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gf in May.
Cowbridge (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 14, 21l behind Bevnott (10-9) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Trackmate 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 12f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 2nd of 14, 8l behind Bevnott (10-9) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Wychwoods Mist 5-1 (11-0) Held up behind, hung violently right and almost unrideable bend entering straight, soon pulled up, in a race won by Peter The Horse (10-7) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd, 11 ran.
Reinette O'bry Sulamani mare out of Dominant Duchess.
