held up in rear, mistake and hampered 6th, stayed on from next, not reach leaders
held up well in rear, badly hampered 5th, headway from next, chased leaders 3 out, challenged on bit 2 out, led on long run soon after, headed final strides
in touch, behind from 4th, tailed off when pulled up approaching 2 out
in touch, headway and went prominent 6th, weakened soon after next
led, clear after 3rd, headed 6th, weakened rapidly, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 5th, chasing winner when hit 3 out, weakened from next
always rear division
took keen hold, always towards rear, tailed off
always rear, struggling after 5th, tailed off
chased leaders, behind after 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
in rear, ridden and struggling 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
tracked leader, led 6th, joined 2 out, narrowly headed on long run soon after, rallied gamely to regain lead, last stride
chased leaders until weakened approaching 2 out
STUMPED comes from a yard in form and has the ability to win in this selling grade, while Cavalry Twill, Soviet Sceptre and Bet Noire pose as likely dangers. Trainer Andy Haynes has really put himself on the map this season. Whether he wins with three mile chasers or five furlong two-year-old sprinters his horses seem to do well under every code. The selection won in this grade over course and distance in June and has run well in better races since. He was no match for the fast improving Benetwood on his penultimate run and again ran with promise when second to Gracechurch last time out. He is tough and consistent and will prove difficult to beat if at his best. Cavalry Twill is still winless in nineteen attempts but caught the eye when second to Dee Cee Elle over course and distance last time out and another bold run can be expected. Soviet Sceptre has more experience than most and is always respected when turning up at this level, while Bet Noire is less exposed and has run well to finish second and third on his first two hurdle races and could yet still improve. Stumped however, is the most reliable in the field and is a horse worth staying on the right side of.
Soviet Sceptre (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Mistake 1st, held up in rear, steady headway from 6th, chased leaders after 3 out, joined winner 2 out, still left with chance as winner hit last, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Super Ross (11-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Stumped 6-5fav (11-11) Prominent, went 2nd 5th, upsides winner and every chance 2 out, driven before last, found no extra after last, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Gracechurch (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f clm hdl (5) gs.
All To Prove 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders in 3rd when jumped slowly and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Dead Or Alive (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs, 13 ran.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Led, hit 3 out, soon ridden, headed before next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Dee Cee Elle (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gf in May.
Cover Drive (USA) 66-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, in 4th when fell 5th, in a race won by What's Up Doc (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Galilean (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Led before 2nd and raised tempo, ridden and headed 6th, weakened rapidly, tailed off when blundered last, 8th of 10, well behind Corum (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Top Trees 33-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 16l behind Benetwood (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
Twill (IRE) 17-2 (10-5) In touch, mistake 5th, went 2nd approaching next, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 7, 26l behind Consulate (10-12) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Jul.
Zaydar (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Stratford Stroller (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jul, 8 ran.
Cat Six (USA) 40-1 (9-13) Raced keenly, always in rear, struggling 8th, taile off, 13th of 17, well behind Willies Way (11-10) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Forest Lodge (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Stumped (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Missie Geore (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Bubbs (10-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f sell hdl (5) sft, 10 ran.
Miss Skippy 14-1 (11-10) In touch, tracked leaders 6th, ridden approaching 9th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Orion Express (11-3) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun, 10 ran.
Play A Cord (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, no impression, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Bundle Up (11-8) at Worcester 2m sell hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gs.
Bet Noir (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out when weakening, soon went modest 3rd, 3rd of 12, 18l behind Tora Petcha (10-9) at Stratford 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Jul.
