soon lost place, towards rear, ridden 5th, pulled up before 9th
held up towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, regained lead after last, stayed on well
mid-division, chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened next
always behind, tailed off 9th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, led and mistake 9th, headed 4 out, weakened next
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leader, lost place approaching 10th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, took closer order 8th, weakened approaching 10th
held up towards rear, mistake 10th, tracked leaders approaching 3 out, stumbled slightly 2 out, stayed on from last
held up in touch, ridden after 7th, tailed of when pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 9th
in rear, steady headway 9th, led 2 out, headed after last, no extra
led to 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear on outer, ridden and outpaced from 4 out
Brooklyn Brownie has a nice racing weight and is selected as the one to be on in a wide open renewal of Market Rasen's seasonal feature race. Oumeyade, Il Duce and William Butler head the list of dangers, while Mcevoy is an interesting contender at the likely odds. And he could be a lively contender to make the frame at a nice price. Yet another to bear in mind would be Yes Sir, who won the race in 2006 and has a feasible chance from just a 4lb higher mark. But his recent form is poor and it will also take a leap of faith to side with him in this follow up attempt. William Butler has been in good form and is chasing a five-timer this afternoon. He goes well at this course but this may be a bridge too far in terms of quality. Il Duce is very good when he gets it right and has the ability to take a race of this nature by the scruff of the neck, if he keeps his mind on the job. This is a drop in grade for Alan King's charge and he has to merit serious consideration. Oumeyade, who has been in sparkling form this year, represents Paul Nicholls and should make a bold bid to cement the champion trainer in his position at the top of the tree. The gelding's tendency to jump to the right is not such a worry at this right-handed track and a big run is anticipated. However, better value may lay with Brooklyn Brownie, who has hit form just at the right time to contest this valuable prize. As a previous course and distance winner, the Malcolm Jefferson-trained gelding knows his way around Market Rasen and, with the ground conditions also in his favour, the nine-year-old rates as a solid betting proposition today.
Il Duce (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) In touch, ridden to take narrow advantage 2 out, headed last, kept on but soon held, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Stan (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Iron Man (FR) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear when unseated rider at the 3rd in race won by Comply Or Die (10-9) at Aintree 4m 4f Grand National (1) gd in Apr, 40 ran.
Snoopy Loopy (IRE) 6-1fav (11-12) In touch on inside, not fluent 16th, ridden after 17th, struggling when hampered and brought down 4 out in race won by Surface To Air (11-5) at Uttoxeter 4m lst hcp chs (1) gd in Jun, 16 ran.
Oumeyade (FR) 6-4fav (11-7) Held up, steady headway from 9th, led 2 out, kept on, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun beating Genghis (10-6) by 4l, 10 ran.
Warpath (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leader until after 4th, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Sporazene (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Seymour Weld 15-2 (11-2) Made all, left clear 3 out, unchallenged, won at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in Jun beating Zilcash (11-12) by 25l, 6 ran.
Always Waining (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Mid-division, pushed along approaching 15th, headway before next, weakened after 5 out, mistake 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Surface To Air (11-5) at Uttoxeter 4m lst hcp chs (1) gd in Jun, 16 ran.
Yes Sir (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Chased leaders until 11th, soon behind, 12th of 14, 45l behind Stan (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Lord Jay Jay (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Jumped well, made all, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun beating Roby De Cimbre (11-4) by 5l, 8 ran.
William Butler (IRE) 8-11fav (11-12) Held up in touch, led after 4 out, soon clear, won at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf beating Najca De Thaix (11-12) by 24l, 8 ran.
Love That Benny (USA) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, ridden 4 out, weakened from next, 5th of 12, 25l behind Spirit of New York (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Kelrev (FR) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 8th, ridden after 2 out, no quickened towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Down The Stretch (10-2) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in May.
Brooklyn Brownie (IRE) 22-1 (10-6) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, soon ridden, led 2 out, kept on, won at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gf in Jun beating Snoopy Loopy (11-5) by 2l, 18 ran.
Borora 7-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, headway 6th, ridden 11th, weakened 4 out, 4th of 10, 34l behind Oumeyade (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Mcevoy (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Led, clear approaching 8th, ridden 3 out, headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Spirit of New York (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Oniz Tiptoes (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Led to 4th, tracked leader, led again after 3 out, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft beating Winter Star (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
