mid-division, ridden after 6f, behind from over 5f out
prominent and keen, weakened over 5f out
soon behind, tailed off from halfway
held up, headway after 6f, led 5f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, ridden to chase leading pair 4 out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led after 3f, ridden and headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 7f out, weakened over 3f out
towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out
led and keen, headed after 3f out, weakened 8f out, soon tailed off
in touch, ridden and weakened 5f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened 6f out
As is normally the case with these events, the market will prove invaluable but a fool and his money are easily parted so punters beware in this so-called 'lucky last'. Regal Angel has the best form on offer and gets the nod to win again although newcomer Chan Bahlum is one for the shortlist. Jean-Rene Auvray's filly was a decisive winner on her racecourse debut over course and distance and with similar ground conditions today, she looks sure to run another big race. Kevin Tobin retains the ride and he gets the nod. Nigel Twiston-Davies has an interesting newcomer in Chan Bahlum, a well-bred son of Accordian. Watch the market for signs of encouragement. There is plenty of point-to-point form to get to grips with regarding Milesian King, Orion De Sienne and Skyler, however none of it jumps out as anything special, in fact most of the point form would be more use on a scrabble board. Cresswell Poppy probably has the best form there, however Regal Angel should be hard to beat and get the nod.
Airman (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) Towards rear and went left start, headway 6f out, ridden 2f out to chase leaders, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Khumbu (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf.
Chan Bahlum (IRE) Accordion gelding out of winning hurdler Bar Flute.
Regal Angel 13-2 (9-11) Held up, switched left and headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Hereford 1m 5f mdn nhf (6) gf in Mar beating First Blue (10-11) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Summerofsixtynine 22-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden 7f out, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 15, 21l behind Khumbu (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf.
Welsh Guard (USA) 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden 3f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Regal Angel (9-11) at Hereford 1m 5f mdn nhf (6) gf in Mar.
Cresswell Poppy (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Lost plce 5; rallied 15; nrst fin, 3rd of 13, 13l behind Anshan's Dream (11-7) at Bonvilston 3m ptp gd in May.
Holy Nova 20-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 12th of 18, well behind Peters Star (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f nhf (5) gd in May.
Orion De Sienne (FR) 4-1 (11-7) Tk fierce hold; rn out bend app 3 ran out in race won by Onemoredeal (12-0) at Bratton Down 3m ptp gf, 8 ran.
