always behind
tracked leader, driven to challenge 3 out, weakened from next
chased leaders, ridden and improved approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway and mistake 4th, ridden soon after 3 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, some headway 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
behind
tracked leading pair, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
led, soon clear, mistake 3 out, headed next, soon one pace
held up, improved approaching 3 out, led 2 out, eased near finish
Nonrunner
Alikat, Jockser, Domenico, Herne Bay and Wenger look the principals in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Alikat. The selection won well last time out when beating Mark Equal granted he has a penalty for that win but he won with plenty in hand and despite dropping in trip he is taken to win again. Jockser rates the main danger on his latest second behind Mr Dinglawi as he looks on a handy mark but consistency is not his strong point and for that reason he is opposed.Domenico is another that looks well weighted and he ran as if about to hit form when noted stying on well last time out. However the drop in trip is not sure to suit. Herne Bay is another with place claims on his best form as he is fairly unexposed but he is another that would be suited by a longer distance. Of the remainder Wenger was a good third behind Tighe Caster last time but that was on a fast surface and he would not want any more rain and for the winner we return to Alikat.
Rainbow River (IRE) 11-2 Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, last of 7, 30l behind Raw Silk at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in May '03.
Herne Bay (IRE) 14-1 Held up, headway 7th, every chance 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 37l behind Victory Gunner at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Nov.
Domenico (IRE) 12-1 Held up behind, pushed along approaching 4 out, no impression, 6th of 9, 24l behind Caliban at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs.
Alikat (IRE) 6-1 Held up towards rear, good headway on inside after 3 out, challenged and led approaching 2 out, soon clear, eased flat, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs beating Mark Equal by 9l, 14 ran.
Wenger (FR) 16-1 Held up, headway 5th, ridden 2 out, every chance flat, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Tighe Caster at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Jan.
Alva Glen (USA) 9-2 Held up and took keen hold, struggling when mistake 7th, no chance when mistake 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Houseparty at Worcester 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (F) gd in Jun.
Ethan Snowflake 28-1 Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden and every chance when mistake 3 out, weakened approaching last, 9th of 18, 10l behind Tighe Caster at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Jan.
Dalriath 100-1 Led until 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 31l behind Voy Por Ustedes at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Jan.
Jockser (IRE) 10-1 Held up well in rear, 6th and well behind when hit 3 out, stayed on approaching last where jumped left, chased winner and strong challenge run-in, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Mr Dinglawi at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (E) sft.
