tracked leaders, ridden 10f out, soon behind
prominent and keen, not much room and rider lost iron 6f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch, hampered 6f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 4f out
towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside 5f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division to rear, headway 5f out, weakened over 3f out
towards rear and keen, good headway over 3f out, ran on to chase winner final furlong, very green
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden, soon under pressure, hung left
mid-division and keen, headway 6f out, led 4f out, wandered both ways approaching final furlong, driven out, green
led, headed 4f out, weakened
towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 4f out
towards rear, effort and some progress 4f out, never near to challenge
Plenty of once raced performers here so improvement should be forthcoming from most of them and so our tentative choice is Definite Edge, The Apprentice and Cilla Black could be the main rivals. The Paul Nicholls trained gelding was thought good enough to make his debut in a Grade two contest at Newbury and didn't run too badly. He wasn't given a hard time in finishing sixth of ten. This is a big drop in class and he should go very close. The Apprentice is from a yard that often pops up with a decent bumper horse and this one did run well behind Evelith Echo at Kempton in February. The experience will have done him the world of good and he looks a player this afternoon. Cilla Black ran well last time out despite being very keen and if learning to settle she should get involved today. Many others, including Punjabi Army, could take a hand in the finish here, but we will just side with Definite Edge.
Ben Gough 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened halfway, 14th of 16, well behind Run For Moor (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Charlotte Street (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Mid-division and keen, headway to chase leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 15, 17l behind Platin Grounds (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gs.
Definite Edge (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 38l behind Crocodiles Rock (11-7) at Newbury 2m nhf Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb.
Everything N More 66-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden over 4f out, never near leaders, 8th of 15, 12l behind Keki Buku (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in Oct.
Pippling 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden to chase leader 5f out, every chance 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 13l behind Cheer Us On (11-4) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gd in May '06.
Punjabi Army 7-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 7f out, left chasing winner 5f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Flemish Invader (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gs in Oct.
Red Wharf Bay 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, led on bit 3f out, soon ridden and hung left, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Mums Chatterbox (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Oct.
Roving Bob (IRE) Bob's Return gelding out of winning bumper Dunnohalm.
Sailor's Sovereign 66-1 (10-11) Held up, behind, ridden 5f out, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 37l behind Marleybow (10-10) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Spirit of Lake (IRE) Sheer Danzig gelding out of a moderate pointer.
Starburst Diamond (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always behind, 16th of 18, 49l behind Imperial Commander (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m nhf (4) gs in Oct '06.
The Apprentice (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, pushed along 5f out, one pace and no impression final 2f, 5th of 11, 24l behind Evelith Echo (10-7) at Kempton 2m nhf (4) sft in Feb.
Cilla Black 14-1 (10-9) Held up and keen, headway 6f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Working Title (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in May.
Orchid's Silver 50-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, driven and outpaced 7f out, stayed on final 2f, 5th of 12, 12l behind Simonside (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Red Perfection 40-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway 5f out, soon ridden, one pace final 3f, 7th of 15, 30l behind Lesmoir (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Aug.
