held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on from last
made all, clear from last
tracked leaders, one pace 2 out
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, hit 4 out, soon weakened
Heavy going has predictably meant that this race has cut up badly and we take Pertemps Networks to get the better of Bayonyx and Delightfully. Pertemps Networks had a recent run on the level but the selection is better judged on a Market Rasen victory under similar conditions. It will be difficult to shoulder a penalty but there are no problems with trip or going. Bayonyx bombed out in a better race at Sandown. He cannot be disregarded so readily in this company given the form of the stable. Lenny Lungo has two in this contest. Delightfully won in France on soft going so might be the pick of the pair. Flamed Amazement has had chances but no answer to the useful Los Nadis. Simple Jim doesn't look any great shakes. Zoren attracted some interest on debut although ultimately was to pull up. An event that could throw up plenty of future winners and Pertemps Networks looks the most obvious today.
Pertemps Networks 14-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 3 out, challenged after last, joined leader on line, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec deadheating with Bantry Bere (10-12), 14 ran.
Aureate 25-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, never a factor, 11th of 16, 20l behind Regal Flush (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug (Flat).
Bayonyx (IRE) 15-8fav (11-0) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, weakening when hit last, 5th of 6, 10l behind Approved Force (11-4) at Sandown 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
Delightfully (FR) 9-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, headway and every chance 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 18l behind Mr Crystal (10-12) at Perth 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Flamed Amazement 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, soon ridden and no extra, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Los Nadis (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Simple Jim (FR) 25-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 13, 29l behind La Vecchia Scuola (10-5) at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Soul Angel 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 12th of 13, 38l behind Los Nadis (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Zoren (FR) 16-1 (10-9) Prominent until weakened 2 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Pagan Starprincess (10-5) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov, 16 ran.
