mid-division, headway and in touch 5th, driven to chase leader after 3 out to before next, weakened last
held up behind, steady headway on inside 3 out, switched towards stands side before next, soon tracked leading pair, ridden to lead narrowly flat, held on
raced keenly, tracked leaders on inside, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression before last
tracked leader, led after 3rd, ridden between last 2, 2 lengths clear last, headed narrowly flat, 3rd and no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, chased leaders before next, 2 lengths down when not fluent last, rallied flat, held towards finish
mistakes, mid-division on outside, lost place and behind from 3rd, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
led, headed after 3rd, lost place next, soon behind, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
prominent until taken wide and pulled up after 3rd
mid-division, headway on outside 5th, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mistake 1st, behind, outpaced 3 out, tailed off next
towards rear, mistake 4th, soon struggling, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders, outpaced 5th, weakened before 2 out
The four penalised contenders all have the potential to progress again from what they've achieved so far, so this looks interesting with the future in mind. Special Account hacked up in a Newton Abbot maiden hurdle and is re-routed here after being taken out of a hot summer novices' chase at the weekend. Parkam Jack followed up a good bumper second here by landing a course success quite comfortably last time and David Rees' French import Superman De La Rue has already notched a fair Newton Abbot handicap in some style before going down narrowly latest. However, THE FONZ, an ex-Stoute inmate on the level, looked very much on the upgrade last time when defeating Lieutenant Miller is a competitive Southwell handicap and might just be too good in a fascinating affair.
Parkam Jack 6-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, challenged after 9th, led 3 out, not fluent last, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 7f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun beating Deciding Moment (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Special Account (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Held up in rear, steady headway on inside before 7th, travelling well in 4th before 2 out, led 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) sft in Jun beating Keenes Day (11-0) by 4l, 12 ran.
Superman De La Rue (FR) 8-11fav (10-7) Tracked winner, led 3 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, every chance last, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Dineur (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Jun.
The Fonz 11-4fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, led before next, drew clear between last 2, kept on well, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun beating Lieutenant Miller (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Allthegear No Idea (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 5f out, 7th of 14, 16l behind Benefit Cut (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Buck Bunnie 80-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders early, lost place after 4f, towards rear, tailed off over 5f out, 9th of 11, well behind Caught In The Act (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Jul '11.
The Walnut Tree (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, lost place from 5th, tailed off 6th, 8th of 10, well behind Billy Merriott (10-9) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Transvestite (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 6th, weakened and behind next, 8th of 11, 49l behind Kings Story (9-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May.
Adorabella (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, ridden and weakened approaching 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Spiritual Art (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr '11, 7 ran.
Applause For Amy (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Behind, outpaced 6f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 41l behind Western Approaches (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f mares n h flat (5) gd in May '11.
Buyers Premium 20-1 (10-4) In rear, unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Martial Law (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Sudden Light (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, not fluent 6th or 8th, behind from next, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Rich Buddy (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Vinnie's Girl (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, went 6th before 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 37l behind Barton Stacey (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
