mid-division, outpaced 5f out, chased leaders under pressure on outside over 3f out, weakened 2f out
behind, outpaced 5f out, plugged on final 3f, never near leaders
tracked leaders, outpaced 5f out, weakened 3f out
in touch on inside, chased leaders over 4f out, effort 3f out, challenged over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression inside final furlong
chased leaders, reminders after 6f, outpaced over 4f out, never on terms
in touch, headway on outside 6f out, soon tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off
behind and early reminders, lost touch halfway, tailed off
chased leaders to over 5f out, weakened 4f out
led in start, raced keenly, pressed leader 6f, lost place over 6f out, soon behind
behind, struggling halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off
mid-division, outpaced 6f out, soon lost place and behind, tailed off
in rear, struggling after 7f, soon lost touch, tailed off
The market will shed more light on this contest but in the absence of that guide we'll take HERDSMAN to provide his owner Trevor Hemmings with a winner at his local track. Phillip Hobbs speaks highly of this son of Flemensfirth and, although he'll do better when sent over an obstacle, he is closely related to bumper winners. Nicky Henderson has a profitable record with bumper runners here so Eldred is afforded maximum respect although it's entirely possible that this test will be on the sharp side, as it could be for point-to-point winner Charminster. Solway Pete's trainer landed this last year, in the process causing something of a shock, so don't rule him out at a big price while Oscar Sierra is another newcomer worthy of a market check. Finally AP's record when riding for talented trainer Rebecca Curtis makes Old Wigmore appealing in a hard race to solve.
Tale Of Tanganyika (FR) 4-1fav (11-5) Tracked leader and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 19, 22l behind Problema Tic (11-5) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in May.
Be My Deputy (IRE) 22-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, steady headway from 5f out, went 3rd 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Lovey Dovey (11-1) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jun.
Buraimi Oasis 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leading pair, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden and lost place, stayed on same pace final 2f, no impression, last of 4, 10l behind Ciannte (10-4) at Perth 2m NH flat (5) gf in Jul.
Charminster (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Alw pr, in 1st 2 throughout, ld 3out, chall last, ko flat, won at Athlacca 3m ire ptp fm in May beating Pocket Reader (11-7) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Eldred (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Miss Executive.
Herdsman (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of My Sunny South.
Inishmor (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Nodforms Violet (11-0) at Ascot 2m NH flat (4) gd in Oct '09.
Lexicon Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 19, 7l behind Problema Tic (11-5) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in May.
Mac's Haul (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Always in rear, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Mizzurka (10-6) at Newbury 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
Old Wigmore (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Alw pr, 3rd from 4th, mstk 6th, 2nd 5out till prog to ld bef last, sow flat, won at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Dontupsettherhythm (12-0) by 4l, 13 ran.
Oscar Sierra (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Einaun.
Solway Pete And Beyond gelding out of Rita Larkin.
Swallow (FR) 7-1 (10-7) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 17, 22l behind Seren Rouge (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
The Tiddly Tadpole 40-1 (10-7) Always behind, 12th of 15, well behind Lively Baron (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs.
Beau D'argent 28-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along 5f out, tailed off over 3f out, last of 15, well behind Lively Baron (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs.
Blazing Bay (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 19, 21l behind Problema Tic (11-5) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in May.
Sally O'malley (IRE) Dilshaan filly out of Mamborina.
Royal Scoundrel (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Led, headed 4f out, soon outpaced and no chance with leading pair, lost moderate 3rd over 1f out, 4th of 15, 21l behind Kartanian (11-7) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Brunswick Gold (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders on inner, 6th 4f out, 4th and ridden approaching straight, kept on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 1l behind Our Only Option (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr.
