Barry Geraghty has a tremendous book of rides today and SKINT is definitely amongst the best of them. The winner of a Stratford bumper and a novice hurdle at Wincanton over two miles, he looked all over the winner when sent over 2m5f at Plumpton last time but got outstayed by Jetnova. This shorter trip will suit and he looked as though the experience would do him good. Malin Bay appeared to be suited by stepping up to 2m5f at Perth in May so it's a surprise to see him back over today's trip and he may get outpaced. Kayfton Pete has been looking one-paced and should do better over further while Dunowen Point has done well in bumpers but may need the experience on his hurdling debut. Tahiti Pearl showed his first sign of form over timber at Haydock and can get involved in the scrap for a place.
Skint 9-4 (11-5) Chased leaders, led 2 out, soon ridden and strongly challenged, headed just after last, no extra flat, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Jetnova (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
A Bridge Too Far (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway 9f out, chased winner over 3f out, stayed on, unable to make an impression, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Kawa (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) gs in Nov.
Dunowen Point (IRE) 15-8fav (11-4) Held up mid-division, took keen hold, headway 3f out ridden to lead 1f out, hung left and headed, no extra, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Little Hercules (11-4) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) gd in Dec.
Goodtimetoby (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, towards rear in 9th and no chance when fell 3 out, in a race won by Golden Chieftain (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Jack The Gent (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, every chance thereafter, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind Priceless Art (11-0) at Southwell 2m Nat Hunt Flat (4yo+) (AWT) (4) std in Dec.
Kayfton Pete 5-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, took keen hold, tracked leaders halfway, led 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Priceless Art (11-0) at Southwell 2m Nat Hunt Flat (4yo+) (AWT) (4) std in Dec.
Malin Bay (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, led 2 out, hit last, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, ns behind What A Riddle (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in May.
Tahiti Pearl (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Led and not fluent early, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Al Qeddaaf (11-5) at Haydock 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Whereveryougoigo (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Jumped right, tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Eighteen Carat (11-6) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
World Watch (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 8, 32l behind Lundy Sky (11-3) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Mar.
Fentara 125-1 (10-6) Mid-division, outpaced after 2 out, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 24l behind Montoya's Son (10-9) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Bay Central (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Led, headed approaching 5th, weakened approaching 4 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Raquel White (10-5) at Ludlow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 16 ran.
Drumlang (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division in touch, outpaced 2 out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, well behind Prince Of Pirates (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) gd in Dec.
