led until 5f out, soon ridden, weakened 3f out
held up, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
with leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon edged left, no impression on winner
prominent until weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ran green, one pace
held up, driven along over 6f out, never near leaders
took keen hold, tracked leaders, pushed along to lead over 2f out, ran on well
in rear, driven along after 4f and headway, weakened over 5f out, eased final 3f, tailed off
in rear, struggling from halfway, hopelessly tailed off final 5f
This is a wide open bumper to close the card and the leading lights look to be True Dove, Nez Rouge and Didbrook with the vote given to True Dove. The selection was a little disappointing last time at Fakenham when she raced wide and did not appear to handle the track. However, she has raced with plenty of promise on her debut in a bumper at Huntingdon when she finished second behind Apollo Lady and with the return to this faster surface in her favour she looks the percentage call. Nez Rouge failed to get home on his debut at Huntingdon on heavy ground, so he may be seen to better effect here and it would be foolish to write him off. Didbrook was well-beaten on her debut but she showed considerable improvement last time when finishing a close third behind Satchelamn over this course and distance. A reproduction of that effort would make her competitive today. Liverpool never threatened on his debut at Market Rasen but he showed he does have some ability and he may come on for the run. He is one to note in the market, but for the winner we will return to True Dove.
Nez Rouge (FR) 4-1 (11-4) Held up and keen, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 8, 24l behind Wardington Lad (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) hvy in May.
Noriot (FR) 33-1 (11-6) Held up in touch, no impression straight, 6th of 10, 17l behind Master Gladiator (11-13) at Navan 2m nhf frm.
Liverpool (GER) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 4th of 11, 23l behind Sashenka (10-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf.
M'Boyo M'Bebe gelding out of a once-raced mare.
Didbrook 14-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, every chance 2f out, ridden final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Satchelman (11-3) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gf.
Silver Proverb Silver Patriarch filly, half-sister to hurdles and chase winners as well as smart bumper horse Karanja.
Love of Tara Kayf Tara filly out of winning chaser O My Love.
True Dove 11-4jt-fav (10-9) Held up, ran wide bend after 2f, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 26l behind The Music Queen (11-0) at Fakenham 2m mrs nhf (6) gd in Apr.
