prominent, jumped slowly 4th, ridden after 2 out, soon beaten
prominent, not fluent 3rd, weakened after 2 out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, challenged after 2 out, no extra before last
made most until ridden and headed when bumped last, just held
tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, one pace when hit last
held up in rear, headway 2 out, 3rd before last, one pace
mid-division, outpaced after 2 out, plugged on before last, no threat
ridden 6th, always in rear, tailed off
in touch, mistake 3 out, ridden next, one pace and no impression before last
held up, well beaten after 2 out
mid-division, well beaten after 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 2 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Bus Named Desire won quite easily in the end at Uttoxeter just five days ago but the race did rather look to fall apart and she didn't appear the easiest of rides in the closing stages either. Nevertheless, she's progressing with racing and a prominent showing is anticipated under her 7lb penalty. Shot In The Dark is consistent and will be suited by conditions but preference is for the ex-Irish THE ICE FACTOR who delivered a much-improved display at Hexham last time when beaten just under two lengths, but crucially some thirty lengths clear of the third. Jamie Hamilton is decent value for his claim and can steer him home under favourable conditions. The one that must receive a market check is Cornish Beau, an ordinary Flat handicapper for Mark Tompkins. He's been absent for over 700 days and now has his first run for Dr Richard Newland, for whom he seems a rather strange addition to the yard.
Iguacu 20-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, struggling before 3 out, 8th of 16, 18l behind Fleet Dawn (11-8) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs.
Interior Minister 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged before 7th, every chance 3 out, losing place when mistake 2 out, eased, 10th of 17, 46l behind Jazz Man (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Jun.
The Ice Factor 9-1 (10-5) Led 1st, hit 3 out, soon headed, rallied to lead again approaching next, headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind King Of Strings (10-12) at Hexham 2m sell hdl (5) gd.
Oscar Leney (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway into 4th briefly after 8th, mid-division again 6 out, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened, 13th of 15, well behind Blaze Of Fire (11-0) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gd in Aug '13.
Toast And Jam (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders not fluent 5th, ridden after 2 out, no impression before last, no extra, 5th of 10, 31l behind Sukiyaki (11-8) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Shot In The Dark (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, one pace and no impression on winner before 2 out, 4th of 14, 24l behind Ruaraidh Hugh (10-3) at Towcester 2m 3f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
Fuse Wire 4-1 (11-7) Held up, not fluent 4th, headway from next, 4th and one pace when fell 2 out, in a race won by Chance Encounter (11-0) at Wincanton 2m hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Dec, 9 ran.
Toe To Toe (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, led before 2 out, headed 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 13, 27l behind Dubh Eile (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Apr.
Bus Named Desire 11-4 (9-11) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, closed 7th, led before 3 out, jumped left 2 out and when clear last, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd beating Good Value (11-4) by 13l, 9 ran.
Markami (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Led, jumped left at times, clear 2nd until mistake 5th, headed after 3 out, weakened before next, 9th of 12, well behind Agapanthus (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Sep.
Cornish Beau (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, not fluent 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 14, 16l behind Southway Star (10-10) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Jun '12.
Maxdelas (FR) 40-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up last, never a factor, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Sail By The Sea (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov chs (4) hvy in Jan, 6 ran.
Ruby Valentine (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division, outpaced 6th, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 31l behind Sir Dylan (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Umoristic (FR) 4-1 (12-0) (tt) hdwy 14; wknd 4 out; pu 2 out, in a race won by Palfrey Boy (12-0) at Berkeley 3m ptp gs in Apr, 8 ran.
Amazing Scenes (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, pushed along before 6th, soon lost place, 15th of 17, 28l behind Worldor (11-7) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Dec.
Noir Girl 33-1 (10-3) Held up and behind, driven along and struggling in 6th after 3 out, never on terms, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Queen Spud (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
