led until 2nd, prominent, ridden and beaten approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
very awkward start and slowly away, always behind, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 3rd, challenged 5th, led 3 out, all out
mid-division, weakened 5th, tailed off
held up towards rear, struggling after 5th
held up, mistake 3rd, struggling 5th
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway approaching 3 out, not fluent last, no impression
tracked leaders, chased winner when not fluent last, lost 2nd towards finish, stayed on
led 2nd, headed 3 out, mistake last, no extra
in touch until approaching 4th, soon struggling
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, headway next, ridden and weakened after 5th
tracked leaders, not fluent, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, pushed along before 3 out, not clear run and switched left after last, stayed on flat, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
This looks like a competitive maiden hurdle for this time of the year and the vote goes to SCENE TWO ahead of Phoenix Flight and Carbon Print. The selection was a winner twice for Luca Cumani on the level and performed with great credit on her debut for Phillip Hobbs after finishing second at Towcester. She is sure to improve for the experience and this less undulating track is another factor that is sure to be in her favour. Phoenix Flight has performed well in handicaps on the level this summer and won off a mark of 81 at Kempton in June. He fell on his hurdles debut at Stratford in the spring but caught the eye after finishing second at Aintree last time out. He is another that will improve for the experience and with the champ on board he is sure to have plenty of supporters. Carbon Print was only moderate on the level but showed promise after finishing second at Stratford last time out. He is another to note and should be monitored in the betting market. Scene Two has the advantage of a mares allowance and with a clear round of jumping she is certain of a big run in the finale.
Carbon Print (USA) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, chased winner 2nd, not fluent 4th or 5th, every chance after 2 out, no impression flat, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Pool Of Knowledge (10-11) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Carrigleade (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Trckd ldrs til wknd 11; to & pu 13, in a race won by Councillor Jack (12-0) at Howick 3m ptp in Mar '08, 9 ran.
Comehomequietly (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Led, soon clear, blundered and unseated rider 4th, in a race won by Dream Esteem (10-11) at Ffos Las 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan, 13 ran.
Commanche Luke 25-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, lost touch after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Lucaindubai (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f NH mdn hdl (4) gd in May, 11 ran.
King Canute (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 9l behind Teen Ager (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr (flat).
Munich (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, 10th of 11, 15l behind Macanta (9-11) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf (flat).
Nether Stream (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Soon well in rear, not fluent 4th, stayed on to take 3rd 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, ran on, no chance of catching eased down winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Pure Faith (11-12) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gf.
Phoenix Flight (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway travelling very strongly 6th, challenged winner 3 out, hit 2 out, ridden before last, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Heron Bay (11-0) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Raincoat 8-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, mid-division, lost place when not fluent 7th, headway after 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out until last, weakened flat, 7th of 12, 6l behind Requin (11-5) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Rocklandslad (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Prominent, tracked leader before 6th, led before next, headed soon after, weakened rapidly and hit 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Lomitaar (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd, 12 ran.
The Mouse Carroll (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, weakened 5f out, completely tailed off, last of 16, well behind For The Staff (12-0) at Roscommon 2m N H flat sft in Jul '09.
Calypso Bay (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) With leader, led after 2nd, headed 4th, led 5th until stumbled next, lost place 3 out, 6th of 8, 30l behind Clerk's Choice (11-5) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Integria 25-1 (9-1) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 24l behind Jutland (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf (flat).
Scene Two 13-2 (10-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, chased winner after 3 out, no impression after next, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Niceonefrankie (10-10) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in May.
