led, slow first, reminders and jumped right next, soon 4 lengths clear, headed 3 out, driven to lead again approaching last, out jumped and headed last, kept on one pace
keen always in rear, outpaced 3 out
tracked leaders, closed going well 2 out, good jump to lead last, ran on, comfortable
not fluent tracked leader, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, ridden and outpaced 3 out
Clarion Call has the form to win this but probably doesn't deserve another chance after downing tools yet again here on Monday. The application of a visor seems like a last resort. We'd rather take a chance on the unexposed WILD WEST, sure to have learned plenty from his debut second at Worcester in June and placed on soft ground in a bumper in the spring. Emrani has been knocking on the door lately and should be thereabouts again while Benefit Of Youth showed ability in NH Flat races, though may need today's experience.
Emrani (USA) 7-4 (11-0) Led or disputed lead, reminder after 5th, not fluent when lost place 2 out (usual 3 out), soon ridden, rallied to chase winner before last, kept on same pace, held flat, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Cosmic Wonder (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Mr Squirrel (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Held up behind, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 25l behind Antonius Lad (11-2) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Clarion Call 3-1fav (10-13) Held up in touch, headway to chase winner 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Quinsman (11-1) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Wild West (IRE) 9-4 (10-10) Held up in touch, went 4th before 5th, tracked leaders from 4 out, challenged 3 out, chased winner 2 out, hit last, one pace, 2nd of 11, 8l behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Icanmotor 100-1 (10-3) Mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 8th of 11, well behind Western Approaches (11-3) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Benefit Of Youth (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) With leaders on outer, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to regain narrow lead well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 9, ns behind Bittersweetheart (10-9) at Stratford 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd.
