chased winner until 3rd, remained prominent, shaken up after 6th, found nothing, soon weakened
prominent, chased winner from 3rd, ridden after 3 out, no impression before 2 out
made all, jumped slowly 4th, ridden clear approaching 2 out, ran on well
in touch, pushed along after 6th, disputed 2nd briefly after 3 out, weakened 2 out, lost 2 places flat
not fluent 5th, always in rear, tailed off 6th
keen early, always last, tailed off 6th
held up towards rear, effort approaching 6th, weakened 3 out, no chance when hung left flat
chased leaders, raced keenly, 3rd when blundered 6th, weakened after 3 out, jumped left 2 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, beaten when not fluent 3 out, went moderate 3rd flat
CLASSIC SWAIN can get the better of recent winners Nordwind and Eddie Dowling in a good quality opener. Eddie Dowling is only a modest performer, but he took advantage of a drop into claiming company to lose his maiden tag at the 17th attempt recently. With his confidence lifted, he can play a part here. Nordwind is in the form of his life, completing a hat trick with a Sedgefield success last time. That was a simple task, but he is very consistent, and looks sure to give the selection something to think about. Classic Swain is not the most straightforward of customers, and has to be encouraged to put his best foot forward. However, he has won three of his last four starts, the latest in decisive fashion, and Classic Swain can reverse form with Persian Warrior and claim this.
Nordwind (IRE) 2-9fav (11-5) Tracked leader, led 2nd, drew clear from 5th, 12 lengths clear last, unchallenged, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf beating Word Of Warning (10-12) by 8l, 6 ran.
Persian Warrior (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Tracking leaders when fell 4th, in a race won by Classic Swain (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd, 7 ran.
Classic Swain (USA) 6-4 (11-4) Disputed lead, clear leader 6th, shaken up approaching 2 out, stayed on well, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd beating Come Out Firing (11-5) by 10l, 7 ran.
Eddie Dowling 6-5fav (11-0) Held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, headway to lead 2 out, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gd in May beating Cherri Fosfate (10-12) by 7l, 6 ran.
Grey Dasler (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden after 5th, well beaten 3f out, 7th of 13, 28l behind Wade Farm Billy (10-12) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Monsieur Sub (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Prominent, raced keenly, close 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 6th, in a race won by Sweet Seville (10-7) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs, 13 ran.
Phar Again (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake 4th, weakened 7th, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mango Catcher (11-2) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Just Victor 16-1 (10-12) In touch, went 2nd over 3f out until just over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 18, 23l behind Suburban Bay (10-9) at Warwick 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Split The Wind (USA) 28-1 (10-5) Led after 1st, hit 3 out, soon headed, not fluent and weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 26l behind Moment Present (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Bestowed 33-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling 4f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, 38l behind Topsham Belle (10-4) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gf in Apr.
