held up in rear, slow 3rd, went 5th after 3 out, kept on, never on terms
led until 5th, chased leader, challenged 13th, every chance before 2 out, soon beaten, 4th and well held last
chased leaders, jumped left and not fluent 4th, headed before 2 out, soon headed and no impression on winner
held up in rear, mistakes 9th and 11th, behind 14th, pulled up before 4 out
held up towards rear, modest 5th briefly 3 out, no impression, soon weakened
chased leaders, not fluent 9th, lost place 14th, soon well beaten
prominent, led 5th, not fluent 12th, headed before 2 out, 3rd and well held last
held up off the pace in 5th, closed travelling well from after 9th, challenged 2 out, soon led, clear when reached at last, easily
BANDSMAN was six lengths clear jumping the last in the Listed Summer Cup at Uttoxeter earlier this month but he weakened on the run-in and was caught close home. Fourth Padleyourowncanoe is 2lb better off but this shorter trip should suit Dan Skelton’s charge more and he can get back to winning ways. Imada was a progressive novice the season before last but pulled up on his only start last season so is best watched. Red Giant may also need this but Potterman was hampered in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen and will enjoy this longer distance. Soupy Soups could also figure if in the mood.
Ennistown 7-4 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway when hit 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 7l behind King Alfonso (10-13) at Ffos Las 2m 3f (4) sft in Oct.
Padleyourowncanoe 9-2fav (11-8) Chased leaders, 4th and one pace 3 out, no impression on front pair, kept on flat, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Minellacelebration (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul.
Potterman 7-1 (11-1) In touch in mid-division, hampered 10th, lost place after 4 out, well behind 3 out, 13th of 17, dist behind Really Super (10-4) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Jul.
Henryville 33-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, some headway after 16th, never on terms, weakened 3 out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Minellacelebration (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul.
Soupy Soups (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, outpaced before 2 out, weakened into 5th after the last, 5th of 6, 13 3/4l behind Rhythm Is A Dancer (10-12) at Southwell 3m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Red Giant (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Mostly tracked winner on outside, driven and effort after last, every chance turning, soon ridden and one pace, well held run-in, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Dr Robin (10-8) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Bandsman 5-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 9th, led 16th, blundered when clear 2 out, still 5 lengths ahead when untidy last, driven flat, caught close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Minellacelebration (11-7) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul.
Imada (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division on outside, chased clear leaders when hit 9th, struggling 5 out, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
