led to 12f out, tracked leader, led 4f out, hard ridden and narrowly headed over 2f out, stayed challenging, disputing lead when ridden and hung right well inside final furlong, led post
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, joined when bumped well inside final furlong, headed post
in touch, behind final 3f, eased final 2f
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leader, led 12f out, headed 4f out, stayed chasing leaders, one pace over 1f out
held up, in touch, pushed along 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
A penalty makes life tough for Dingat and so we are inclined to side with CRANNAGHMORE MIST. The selection beat Cootehill between the flags in Ireland, form that looks extremely strong with that horse going on to win two listed hurdle races. Although he has been off the track for 638 days he must be backed if the market speaks in his favour. Dingat did it nicely at Worcester in October and should run well once again, Stay In Tune shaped nicely in an all-weather bumper at Lingfield, whilst Tehente Son is related to winners over in France. Deejan started off life in a decent Cheltenham bumper last April and is considered here with the weight allowance, whilst any market support for Welcome Wonder or Regency Dreams would have to be taken seriously in a race of this nature. A tricky race for punters to end the card but we are happy to side with Crannaghmore Mist to prosper.
Dingat (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) In touch, went 2nd 2f out, ridden final furlong, led close home, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gs in Oct beating Duke Of Lucca (11-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Crannaghmore Mist (IRE) 4-7fav (11-7) Mid div, prog 3out, good hdway to ld 2out, ran on strongly, won at Bennettsbridge 2m ire ptp in Feb '08 beating Cootehill (11-7) by 2l, 12 ran.
Regency Dreams Dreams End gelding out of Regency Fox.
Stay In Tune 20-1 (10-13) Held up, headway on outside 4f out, went 2nd 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Cashpoint (11-4) at Lingfield 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Tehente Son Tumbleweed Ridge gelding out of Miss Tehente.
Deejan (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, headway and in touch halfway, one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 22l behind Basford Lady (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f N H flat (4) gd in Apr.
Welcome Wonder Most Welcome mare out of Star Of Wonder.
Five Jembs (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 10th approaching straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from over 2f out, 6th of 15, 21l behind Dr Whizz (12-0) at Cork 2m N H flat gd in Oct.
