prominent until weakened after 7th, tailed off
took keen hold, always prominent, led approaching 2 out, clear last, stayed on well
in touch in mid-division, hit 5th, 2nd when bad mistake 7th, not recover, weakened 3 out
led, not always fluent, went right 6th, headed approaching 2 out, no impression last
in touch in mid-division, weakened after 5th, pulled up before 3 out
took keen hold in touch, close 3rd 3 out, held when hit next
in rear, in touch before 6th, weakened approaching next, pulled up before 2 out
mistake, behind, soon lost touch, tailed off
Danimix and Erdeli represent in-form yards and hold leading claims but a chance is taken with CALL AT MIDNIGHT on debut for a new yard. Formerly with Alan King, the mare won a bumper at the first time of asking but showed little on her last two starts over hurdles after a promising start over obstacles. Therefore, she clearly has something to prove but the change of scenery may well be to her benefit and she has leading claims on the figures as things stand. Danimix failed to justify market confidence over course and distance last time but still appears to hold leading claims in this company as does Erdeli although his stamina could prove to be the chink in his armour. In contrast, Favours Brave may well benefit from the step up in distance although much will depend upon how he settles given that he can be keen. Thorpey's Girl looks moderate on all known form but the yard is, at least, going well and she hasn't many miles on the clock but the claims of Call At Midnight appeal more. (Ian Ogg)
Cloudy Dawn 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, effort when hit 4 out, outpaced before next, weakened from 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 11, 45l behind Hadron Collider (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Danimix (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd last, no extra flat, 4th of 12, 9l behind Benedict Spirit (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Jun.
Erdeli (IRE) 15-8fav (11-5) Towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner before 2 out, closed when not fluent last, held flat, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Wilbury Star (11-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Favours Brave 6-4 (10-8) Settled in mid-division, jumped left 3rd, driven and headway approaching 3out, soon outpaced, rallied next, stayed on, never on terms, 4th of 8, 25l behind Bucephalus (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Honorable Endeavor 40-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 37l behind Benedict Spirit (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Jun.
Call At Midnight 9-2 (10-10) Held up towards rear, good headway 7th, chased leaders next, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 27l behind Lady Jinks (10-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Kelly Manor (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Towards rear on outside, hampered 5th, headway approaching 3 out, soon outpaced, no impression after, 5th of 13, 9l behind Monkhair (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Thorpey's Girl (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, jumped right 4th, pushed along next, soon struggling, soon pulled up, in a race won by Niamh's Way (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun, 10 ran.
