made all, blundered 3 out, clear from next, comfortably
tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd 6th, bumped when trying to switch right well before 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out
tracked winner until 6th, bumped when keeping rival in well before 3 out, soon beaten, well held 3 out
in touch in rear on outside, not fluent 2nd, lost touch after 5th, well behind next, ran wide, cocked jaw and ran out on bend before 3 out
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, slow 6th, soon outpaced, weakened before 3 out, mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
Nonrunner
LISTEN TO THE MAN doesn’t have an easy task at the weights but he’s only suffered one real failure so far over hurdles and it would be no surprise if the Skelton entry defied his welter burden. Bridane Rebel ran moderately here on Friday and needs further but Rebel Yeats could make things interesting despite failing to justify favouritism when reverting to the minimum last time at Stratford.
Listen To The Man (IRE) 6-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd before 3rd, challenged 2 out, led narrowly last, driven and headed flat, rallied to lead again close home, won at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jun beating Gustave Mahler (11-12) by hd, 7 ran.
Rebel Yeats (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Dear Sire (11-12) at Stratford 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Distant High 5-1 (8-9) Started slowly, towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 10 3/4l behind Tobouggaloo (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Brigid Jo (IRE) Presenting filly out of Tchouina.
Diamondsaretrumps (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden 4f out, no real headway, 10th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Cainhoe Star (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Bridane Rebel (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Chased leading pair, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 4th of 5, 19 1/4l behind Miss Spent (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Candlelight Story Kayf Tara M out of Foehn Gale.
