chased leaders on outside, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well
in touch, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, kept on into 3rd well inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner
mid-division, pushed along going out on last circuit, weakened inside final mile, soon behind
held up, steady headway tracking leaders inside final mile, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no chance with winner
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, lost 2nd 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
chased leaders on inside, 2nd briefly inside final mile, chased leaders, weakened rapidly over 3f out
mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 4f out, weakened 2f out
took keen hold, chased leader until halfway, weakened rapidly, tailed off and eased final 3f
towards rear, headway on wide outside when slightly hampered over 4f out, hung badly left and plugged on final 2f, eased towards finish
held up towards rear, plugged on final 2f, no threat
held up last, kept on final furlong, no threat
held up towards rear, never involved
The Greatrex yard enjoy an excellent record in bumpers so Article Fifty, winner of his sole point-to-point, must be taken very seriously. Eur Gone West is another former pointer to take close note of and Head Hunter showed promise on his sole bumper start to date at Huntingdon. There are, however, a host of interesting newcomers to pay heed to from leading yards and the market should prove invaluable in sorting them out, with Mount Batur, No Getaway and Tango du Roy making most appeal at this stage. Nevertheless, we'll stay with proven form in the shape of EAST WING, who showed bundles of promise when hunting up Holryale on his debut here in the late spring. His yard also have a good strike rate in these contests.
Article Fifty (IRE) 5-4jfav (10-7) (h) held up; hdwy 6; led 9; rdn out, won at Chaddesley Corbett 2m 4f mdn gd in May beating Dusty Pearl (10-7) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Balli Martine (FR) Ballingarry gelding out of Miss Martine.
Cobbler's Son Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Cobbler's Queen.
Daydream Aulmes (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 3f out, kept on well closing stages, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Skidoosh (10-12) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Oct.
East Wing (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, edged right over 1f out, held inside final furlong, stayed in, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Holryale (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) gs in May.
Eur Gone West (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Ld, hdd bef 5th, 3rd until clsr in 2nd 5out, mstk 4out, ld brfly bef 2out, no ex aftr 2out, 4l 3rd & btn at last, kow, 3rd of 13, 5 3/4l behind Stay Humble (11-11) at Ballynoe 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Head Hunter (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, tracked leaders over 4f out, went 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind I Know U Too Well (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m (6) sft in Mar.
Just Another Vodka 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, 15th of 16, dist behind Skidoosh (10-12) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Oct.
Lookforarainbow 8-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, 4th and edging left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 9 1/4l behind First Destination (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (6) gd in Aug.
Makes You Stronger Major Cadeaux gelding out of Verus Decorus.
Mount Batur (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Massini's Daughter.
No Getaway (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Nonnetia.
Ruggiero (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Kayf Vera.
Tango du Roy (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Hamari Gold.
