took keen hold in touch, ridden after 3 out, outpaced approaching next
tracked leaders, took keen hold, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on flat, no impression
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, reagained lead soon after 2 out, stayed on well
took keen hold, in touch in last, headway 7th, soon challenging, led after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon headed, not fluent and rider unbalanced last, beaten after
pressed winner until ridden after 7th, outpaced approaching 2 out
close up behind leaders, held 2 out, stayed on flat
Nonrunner
BOLD POLICY is taken to land the finale at the expense of Wisteria Lane and Sagunt. The selection is only four pounds higher in the weights since winning at Uttoxeter last time out. He still looks well treated on his best form and if he is able to reproduce his recent form he will be difficult to oppose. Wisteria Lane caught the eye after finishing second to Seaquel at Bangor earlier in the month. That was his first run in eight months so he is sure to benefit for the outing, however the handicapper has seen it fit to raise him nine pounds in the weights for that performance which will make life tougher for him from now on. Sagunt has bits and pieces of form to his name but he is largely frustrating of late. He won a couple of races last season and after shooting up the ratings the handicapper looks to have the upper hand for the time being. Bold Policy is the form horse in the race and can add to his winning tally. Guy Lewis.
Apache Dawn 18-1 (10-12) Chased leading pair, ridden after 3 out, soon no impression, left 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Praxiteles (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Rock Me (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 6th, challenged after 3 out, led briefly approaching 2 out where not fluent, no extra flat, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Public Esteem (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, edged right flat, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 5l behind Grand Bay (11-9) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Bold Policy (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up, tracked leading pair 3rd, not fluent 7th, hampered next, hit 9th, led after 2 out, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd beating Michigan Assassin (11-8) by 7l, 6 ran.
Always Cruising (USA) 10-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, blundered 5th, headway 6th, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 46l behind Command Marshal (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Wisteria Lane (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, chased winner from 3 out, ridden approaching next, kept on from last, always held, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Seaquel (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Sagunt (GER) 9-2 (11-5) In touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on under pressure flat, almost snatched 4th, 5th of 10, 6l behind Restart (11-3) at Southwell 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
