chased leaders, lost place after 7f, soon well behind
mid-division, outpaced halfway, headway under pressure over 4f out, ridden and kept on final 2f
behind, struggling halfway, never dangerous
held up in rear, steady headway on outside 5f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, driven out, comfortably
mid-division, ridden 5f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on
tracked leader, lost place over 3f out, soon outpaced
in touch, outpaced over 6f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
behind, outpaced over 7f out, stayed on well final 2f, never nearer
keen early, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 4f out
chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, soon behind
The three to note here are Auroras Encore, Broadway Star and Oneforsaturday with the vote going to the last named. Oneforsaturday came from Ireland to run well at Bangor on his first start on the main land. He finished a head second to Apache Brave that day but has not been seen out since. That absence should not put anyone off as he has run well fresh in the past and his trainer has a sound record in these events. Auroras Encore will be the biggest danger having finihed second on both his bumper runs to date. He improved from his debut and his trainer is just coming into form also so any market moves should be noted. Broadway Star is the interesting new comer. He looks a nice type on breeding and connections are well respected so the market will speak volumes for his chances. But for the winner we return to Oneforsaturday.
Allez Scotch Weldnaas gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Auroras Encore (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Theatrical Moment (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Bazil Point Environment Friend gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Bob Shilling (IRE) Bob's Return gelding out of Carrig Lucy.
Canny Bay 25-1 (10-11) Always behind, 8th of 15, 11l behind Tazbar (11-11) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Charlie Crab Tamure gelding, related to numerous winners over jumps and in bumpers.
Ding Dang Do 16-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 4f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 14, 12l behind Spud (11-4) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Le Platino (GER) Platini gelding, half-brother to several winners on the flat.
Lewis's World 10-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 6th of 10, 21l behind Lambrini Leader (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
Oneforsaturday (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Prominent, effort 4f out, stayed on well final furlong, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Apache Brave (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gd in Mar.
The Honest Fiddler 100-1 (11-1) Raced keenly in touch, lost place over 5f out, 10th of 13, 39l behind Joseph (11-4) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Waldo Winchester (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th 4f out, improved to dispute lead before straight, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, no impression, 4th of 15, 11l behind Rosy Cyborg (11-0) at Sligo 2m nhf gd in May.
Writers Block (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, left 2nd halfway, lost place 4f out, no impression straight, 6th of 12, 6l behind Whispering Wind (10-11) at Clonmel 2m nhf gd in Jun.
Time To Act 33-1 (10-7) With leader, outpaced over 5f out, one pace, 8th of 18, 18l behind It's A Discovery (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Broadway Star (FR) Broadway Flyer gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Dustar.
Brackenmoss (IRE) Supreme Leader filly, sister to winning hurdler/bumper Jeremy Cuddle Duck.
