chased leader, blundered 8th, led 2 out, soon clear
led, pushed along before 3 out, not fluent and headed 2 out, soon beaten, eased flat
always last, well behind from 4th, tailed off
A match on all known form with MICK PASTOR, a somewhat fortunate winner at Worcester, fancied to make the most of his experience and give weight to chasing debutant Courtandbould. Earth Spirit will pick up some prize money if completing.
Mick Pastor (FR) 11-8 (10-12) Chased sole rival, challenging when left alone 4 out, won at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Courtandbould (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leader, not fluent 2 out, nudged along and lost 2nd before last, faded flat, 8th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Proschema (11-11) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in May.
Earth Spirit 33-1 (12-0) Lost plce 7; t.o & pu 4 out, at Kingston Blount 3m in Jun.
