held up, pushed along 7f out, soon beaten
held up mid-division, effort 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden 4f out, one pace 2f out
pulled hard, held up towards rear, never a factor
made all, pushed along 3f out, held up towards finish
held up towards rear, never dangerous
chased winner until ridden and weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden and one pace 2f out (wore cheek pieces)
took keen hold in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out
held up mid-division, outpaced over 6f out, stayed on 2f out, never able to challenge
Definitely one in which to watch the market, though the TEAMtalk vote goes to Crafty Monkey. Mark Pitman has a great record in bumpers and he is sure to have him ready to run well first time out, though any market suppot would add further confidence. Of those with experience, Direction would be the pick after a comfortable bumper success at Market Rasen in March. Charlie Pickle will benefit from his recent second at Huntigdon and should improve, as should both Red Genie and Nicely Presented, who have been handled patiently so far. Brendan Powell also likes this sort of contest and so Marcus William should be watched for any market interest.
