mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to lead after 2 out, weakening when headed approaching last
tracked leaders, chased leader 4 out, led briefly 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on
tracked leaders, keen, hit 2nd and 3rd, ridden, weakened after 3 out
led, ridden 2 out, soon headed, plugged on
always in rear
towards rear, headway 5th, weakened 2 out
always in rear, bumped 3 out
mid-division, lost place 5th, bumped next
in touch, ridden 2 out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
This looks a good opportunity for Pace Shot and he gets the nod ahead of Soviet Sceptre and Arthurs Dream. Whilst Pace Shot comes here on the back of a huge absence, he represents a man who knows how to get a horse fit and primed to win and with Gary Moore's runners in top form, he looks sure to go well. He was a class act back in the Spring of 2006 and with this grade unlikely to cause any problems, he can score. Soviet Sceptre doesn't usually find much for pressure but in fairness he responded well having been headed last time out and won well; he again should go well. Coup D' Etat is unexposed after just one start over hurdles and rated in the 70's on the flat, Ron Harris' charge must be respected now dropped in grade. Arthurs Dream has winning form over the course and distance and wasn't beaten far behind Soviet Sceptre last time out, however it is Pace Shot who gets the nod.
Arthurs Dream (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Towards rear, headway 3 out, close up when mistake 2 out, every chance flat, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Soviet Sceptre (10-4) at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd.
Pace Shot (IRE) 11-4 (11-6) Held up but in touch, ridden approaching last, every chance, weakened flat, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Chiaro (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gd in Apr '06.
Coup d'Etat 16-1 (10-12) Held up and keen, ridden and weakened 3 out, 4th of 6, 34l behind Chrysander (10-12) at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Lucky Shame (FR) 66-1 (10-7) Keen, prominent, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Soviet Sceptre (10-4) at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd, 12 ran.
Mondo (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led, strongly pressed and headed from 3 out, no extra, 8th of 17, 21l behind Fen Game (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Silver Island 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Pauls Plain (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl (5) gf in Oct, 16 ran.
Tamworth (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened soon after, 6th of 12, 14l behind Soviet Sceptre (10-4) at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd.
Breeder's Folly 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, last of 12, 44l behind Diamond Dan (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Mar '06 (Flat).
Lake Suprima (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, struggling approaching 4th, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Owlesbury Dream (10-5) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Star Berry 100-1 (10-0) In touch, hampered 2nd, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 9, 37l behind Melvino (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) frm.
Rhetorical 5-1 (10-0) Led, driven after 3 out, headed 2 out and weakened, 5th of 14, 8l behind Alfadora (11-1) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Soviet Sceptre (IRE) 7-4fav (10-4) Held up, led 3 out, challenged flat, kept on, won at Ludlow 2m cnd sll hdl (5) gd beating Arthurs Dream (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
