mid-division, headway 5f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
led, clear until halfway, headed over 2f out, one pace under pressure
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, headway 6f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear
mid-division, headway over 4f out, one pace under pressure
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
Dark Gentleman can land the finale at the expense of Broadway Star and Oswie. The selection caught the eye on his racecourse debut at Hexham when second to Corkage. That was a fine effort in a competitve race and with race experience now on his side he ought to be good enough to go one better. Broadway Star is an interesting newcomer that looks a nice type on breeding. Connections are worth following in these types of races and the markert will play a fair guide to his chances. The same can be said regarding Oswie who comes from a yard having winners and generally have them ready to win first time of asking. But for the winner we will side with the experience of Dark Gentleman.
Broadway Star (FR) Broadway Flyer gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Dustar.
Dark Gentleman 16-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Corkage (11-1) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf in Oct.
Fine Parchment (IRE) Presenting gelding out of winning chaser Run For Cover.
Gino Cloudings gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Inspector Frost 6-1 (11-0) In touch, effort over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f, 5th of 12, 17l behind Knockavilla (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Instant Shot (IRE) (11-7) 4th of 12, 21l behind Polamalu (11-7) at Templemore 3m Ir pt gd in Apr.
Oswie (IRE) Sonus gelding out of winning jumper Meldrum Park.
Pakineo des Pictons (FR) Kadalko gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Haut Folin.
Ruby Sunday Kayf Tara gelding out of winning hurdler Leading Note.
Solway Sam Double Trigger gelding, half-brother to several winning jumpers.
Pentaran Terimon mare out of an unraced mare.
Scarvagh Solitaire (IRE) Beauchamp King mare out of an unraced mare.
Brutus Maximus Sir Harry Lewis colt, half-brother to 1m2f and hurdles winner Horton Dancer.
La Pantera Rosa (IRE) Tragic Role gelding out of a moderate racemare.
