held up mid-division, chased leaders 5f out, ridden approaching 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, pushed along over 6f out, soon outpaced
held up in rear, headway over 4f out on outer, weakened 3f out
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on, always held
held up in touch, lost place 5f out
held up, pushed along 8f out, headway on inner over 7f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well
VINTAGE RALLY can take the plaudits in division one of the bumper with Anis Etoile expected to show up well again whilst Icterus is no forlorn hope. The selection was made favourite for his racecourse bow at Downpatrick but failed to live up to the market expectations and finished a well held fourth. There's every possibility that he's been found a weaker opening whilst the quicker ground is expected to suit. Anis Etoile did the job well enough at Uttoxeter but the runner-up has already let the form down so she could find life tough under a penalty. Bob Will is quite an interesting newcomer but may not come into his own until granted a stiffer test of stamina but money for any of those without a run is always of interest. Icterus ran a big race on debut although he may have been flattered by the way that the race was run. He failed to build on that next time but has to be feared in this company although preference is for Vintage Rally.
Anis Etoile 5-1 (10-8) Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, stayed on and hung left, won at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat (6) gd in May beating Empress Orchid (10-8) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Bled (FR) Antarctique gelding out of Morosa.
Bob Will (IRE) Bob's Return gelding out of Mini Moo Min.
Icterus 10-1 (10-8) Pulled hard, headway to lead after 4f, headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Aberdale (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (4) gs in Mar.
Vintage Rally (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in moderate 4th from 2f out, 4th of 12, 26l behind Pagan Lightning (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gd in Aug.
Carbon Cliche Classic Cliche mare out of Hersilia.
Jordans Day Baryshnikov filly out of Magical Day.
Mary Michelle (IRE) Saddlers' Hall mare out of Classic Mix.
Mrs Bukay (IRE) Bishop Of Cashel mare out of Strong Choice.
Redhotdoc 66-1 (10-8) Held up, headway halfway, chased leaders 5f out, weakened 3f out, 6th of 13, 48l behind Alverstone (10-8) at Worcester 2m NH flat (5) gs in Aug.
