jumped well, led 2nd, made rest, in command approaching 2 out, stayed on well, ridden out
took keen hold, held up, chased leaders 3rd, hit 4 out, no impression when not fluent last
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, 4th and no chance when blundered last
took keen hold, held up, mistake 2nd, went poor 5th 3 out, soon beaten
led to 2nd, chased winner after, hit 4th, driven after 3 out, no impression approaching next
in touch, under pressure and soon struggling
behind, under pressure after 5th, soon beaten, tailed off when blundered 3 out
mistakes 1st and 5th, always in rear, tailed off
always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders until lost place 5th, behind and no chance after
In the opener, Hypnotic Vibes is a strong selection ahead of Correy and Strut The Stage. Having been rated in the 80s on the Flat in Ireland, Hypnotic Vibes came good at the first time of asking over huirdles at Bangor. He looks to be the one to beat. Correy's debut third to Tension Point at Fontwell entitles him to some respect, while Strut The Stage achieved a rating in the 60s on the Flat and can build on his one modest hurdling run to date. Urban Warrior's hurdling debut was not without promise, so give him some thought too, while Victory Mile is a 12-furlong Flat winner but he showed little on his hurdling debut behind Tension Point. Once again, the selection is Hypnotic Vibes.
Hypnotic Vibes (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, effort before 4th, led after 3 out, soon in command, drew clear from 2 out, easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf beating Royal Tender (10-5) by 9l, 9 ran.
Amazing King (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, headway approaching 5th, ridden to chase leaders next, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 12, 19l behind Mud Monkey (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
Flying Grey (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Close up, joined leaders 3 out, led before next, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Sad Times (10-1) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Strut The Stage (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Always in rear, tailed of when pulled up 3 out in race won by Soliya (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Urban Warrior 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, stayed 2nd, headway and hit 4 out, not fluent next, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 16, 16l behind Soliya (11-1) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd.
Victory Mile (USA) 5-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 6th, no impression, 9th of 14, well behind Tension Point (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
Vietnam 25-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 9, 7l behind Russki (9-2) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol (Flat).
All Talk 100-1 (7-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 19l behind Sangfroid (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug (Flat).
Correy 16-1 (10-0) Chased leader, led 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, headed last, no extra flat, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tension Point (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
Dancewiththestars (USA) 18-1 (9-12) Led to 5th, chased leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 12, 20l behind Kanonkop (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf.
Art Gallery 33-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 14l behind Murrin (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun (Flat).
