chased leaders, 2nd approaching 5th, led after next, clear from 2 out, not fluent last, easily
held up in 4th, not fluent 4th, chased winner after 3 out, soon ridden, beaten when hit 2 out
chased clear leader, saddle slipped after 3rd, lost 2nd before 5th, beaten when mistake 2 out
ridden after 3rd, no chance from next
held up, headway 5th, weakened approaching 2 out
led and soon clear, headed after 3 out, weakened quickly
in rear, ridden after 3rd, soon well behind
in rear, well behind after 3rd
ANY GIVEN DAY will be too good for Moment Present and Alesandro Mantegna in this novice event and is taken to add to his winning tally. The selection was rated as high as 80 on the level when trained by David Simcock and has won both his starts over hurdles for Donald McCain. His latest win at Uttoxter was impressive and even though he is a four-year-old carrying a double penalty he looks a class above his rivals. Moment Present is another four-year-old with a double penalty to carry which is going to make life very tough. He does look like an improver so any market moves should be noted. Alesandro Mantegna has less experience than most but he did catch the eye when second to King Keano at Stratford last time out and is open to further improvement so warrants respect. Any Given Day though looks the class act in the race and can add to his winning tally.
Any Given Day (IRE) 4-6fav (11-1) In touch, went 2nd after 5th, led after 3 out, clear before last, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Urban Tiger (10-12) by 7l, 8 ran.
Moment Present (FR) 8-13fav (11-1) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold early, headway 4th, went close 3rd 3 out, led 2 out, ran on well flat, won at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Seattle Storm (10-8) by 5l, 11 ran.
Viable 9-2 (10-12) Held up mid-division, hit 3rd, chased leaders approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching next, one pace from last, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Sambulando (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Kayf Commander 13-2 (11-2) Tracked leader, challenged 4f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Cocoa Key (11-2) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (6) gd in Feb.
Alesandro Mantegna (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway approaching 6th, not clear run and switched right approaching last, strong challenge flat, ran on, 2nd of 16, shd behind King Keano (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Galley Slave (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Chased leader, ridden and lost place after 3 out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Ovthenight (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Miss Zigzag 200-1 (10-5) Always in rear, pushed along 3rd, well beaten before 3f out, tailed off and pulled up before 2f out, in a race won by Wade Farm Billy (10-12) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May, 13 ran.
Night Reveller (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Well off the pace in 4th, went poor 3rd 6th, 3rd of 5, 40l behind Fairyland (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Barlin Bay 150-1 (10-7) Always behind, pushed along from 6th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Night Cru (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun, 14 ran.
