mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge and hung left from over 1f out, led entering final furlong, headed close home
took keen hold, tracked leader until 10f out, weakened 7f out, tailed off when pulled up and dismounted over 2f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd 10f out until over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, no impression over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, led 2f out, hung left thereafter, headed entering final furlong, driven to get back up close home
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 8f out, went 2nd over 5f out until 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Kanturk has already finished second twice in bumpers this year and looks a better bet than Panache, who hasn't raced since finishing down the field in a Listed event at Cheltenham last November. One or two newcomers catch the eye in this, however, including Jonjo O'Neill's Strongly Suggested and In The West, who has plenty of stamina in his pedigree. Lady Deddington is from decent jumping stock but so is CHAMPAGNE FLORA. The latter is from the same family as the likes of Champagne Harry and Roller Blade and from a stable that normally have their newcomers fit enough to do themselves justice - she gets the vote.
Panache 33-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, prominent, led 7f out until 4f out, weakened inside final 2f, 9th of 15, 30l behind Rock On Ruby (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat Listed (1) gs in Nov.
Hay Dandy (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Always towards rear and green, 10th of 11, well behind Caught In The Act (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Jul.
Heavenstown (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Rcd 7th to 1/2 way, 8th 4out, 3rd 2out, chsd ldr but not close gap, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Festival Bound (12-0) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gd in Mar.
In The West (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Sulawesi.
Kanturk (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Led on inside, wide on stable bend inside final mile, hit rails on bend 4f out, ridden and hung left soon after, headed inside final 3f, continued to hang left and no chance with winner final 2f, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Wychwoods Mist (10-7) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Lieutenant Dan (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) In touch 10f, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Wychwoods Mist (10-7) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Strongly Suggested Kayf Tara gelding out of Branston Lily.
The Conjurer (FR) Kaldounevees gelding out of Gee Whizz.
Champagne Flora Alflora filly out of Champagne Lil.
Lady Deddington Kirkwall mare out of Carleen Gold.
Green Bank (IRE) Morozov gelding out of Queen Polly.
