keen early, led until 4th (normally 8th), weakened after omitted 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up, mistake 2nd, (normally 3rd), headway 4th (normally 8th), pushed along to lead after omitted 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, led 4th (normally 8th), headed after omitted 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, challenged after omitted 3 out, led before 2 out, soon clear
NonRunner
Equus Flight and THE DEVIL’S DROP share the same official rating. The former wears cheekpieces for the first time after back-to-back seconds at Newton Abbot and Ffos Las while the latter has had wind surgery since last seen in action in a handicap at Ludlow. Alan King’s charge may be the stronger stayer so gets the vote. Third Estate has hinted at ability, unlike Little Vic and Brights Park, but stamina may be an issue.
Brights Park (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Led until after 3rd, stayed handy, lost place before 2 out, 6th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Ballinslea Bridge (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
Equus Flight (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, ridden before 3 out, outpaced 2 out, left 2nd from last, no impression, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Dragon D'Estruval (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m 6f (4) gd in May.
Little Vic 100-1 (11-0) Prominent on outside, not much room briefly 5th, every chance when bumped 3 out, 3rd and beaten last, weakened flat, 3rd of 7, 15 1/2l behind Orchard Thieves (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f (4) sft in May.
The Devils Drop (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-7) Chased leaders, effort 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Skipthecuddles (11-12) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Third Estate (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway on inside when bumped 5th, outpaced after 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out, blundered last, 6th of 9, 31 1/2l behind Ready And Able (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
