held up towards rear, headway over 7f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent, pushed along 5f out, edged left and no extra final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, led 9f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
took keen hold, led 2f, chased leaders, ridden 10f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
in touch, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on
in rear, ridden 5f out, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
raced keenly, in touch, chased leader over 6f out until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, lost place over 13f out, behind 5f out, hung left 2f out, no impression
held up, headway to lead after 2f, headed over 8f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
As with the first race Nicky Henderson's charge merits respect, however we're prepared to take on Journeyman in favour of ISLAMOUTH, with Thecircleoftrust well worth including in calculations. Kim Bailey doesn't have a particularly good record in this sphere but that concern is negated by the current wellbeing of the yard, having had three winners from their last five. Having taken a good second on debut, this chestnut was well backed to score at Wetherby but found the rain-softened conditions too tough to handle and, back on a quicker surface, can make it third-time-lucky. Journeyman needs a market check with David Bass once more on board but this gelding is bred to do better when sent over timber and upped in trip and he might just be a false price, so those looking to take on our selection may be best advised to look towards Thecircleoftrust. Tom George's gelding was very well backed last time but perhaps found 2m3f too far and should be suited by stepping down in trip. Tocatchaprince was weak in the market ahead of his debut but should leave it behind with his yard in better form now whilst Original Prankster stepped up on his debut last time and could continue to progress. Grey Gold has a top young jockey on board and needs a market check but we'll instead return to Islamouth.
Buckden (IRE) Luso gelding out of Sleeven Lady.
Grey Gold (IRE) Strategic Choice gelding out of Grouse-n-heather.
Islamouth 4-1 (11-3) In touch, chased leader over 4f out, edged left, lost place over 2f out, no extra, 3rd of 16, 14l behind Fridaythorpe (11-0) at Wetherby 2m NH flat (6) sft in Feb.
Original Prankster (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 10l behind Carribs Leap (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Thecircleoftrust (FR) 11-10fav (10-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, no extra final 2f, 3rd of 9, 11l behind She's On The Case (10-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gf in May '09.
Journeyman (IRE) Anshan gelding out of Daizinni.
Russian Conquest 6-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 8, well behind Glitzy D'ocala (11-2) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Apr.
Tocatchaprince (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind L'accordioniste (10-6) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Gemini June (IRE) Alflora mare out of Miss Jamielou.
Rolline (IRE) Revoque mare out of Fille D'argent.
The Dark Witch 40-1 (10-11) Held up, never on terms, 10th of 12, 40l behind Silver Gypsy (10-7) at Fakenham 2m mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (4) gd in Apr.
Spirit D'armor (FR) (9-10) won at Corlay(FR) 1m 3f NH flat sft in Jul beating Sophonie (10-1) by ns, 2 ran.
