tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed close home, no extra
held up in midfield, headway 5f out, ridden to challenge 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
held up, pushed along and effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway halfway to chase leaders, ridden 3f out, onepaced final 2f
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, effort when not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead close home
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
A small but select field contests the closing race on the card.Baron Monty has already posted two successes in heavy ground bumpers and already looks a chasing type. A half brother to Tonoco; he will need a significantly longer trip than today in time. He does carry a double penalty and will need to show further improvement in order to defy it on this occasion. Dobie'sgardenworld was infront of Chris Grant's runner on their last meeting but proved an expensive flop at Ayr next time out. Some commentators suggested that the defeat was as a result of the slow early pace but it looks unlikely that today's race will be run any quicker. Drombeag's action at Exeter suggested that Jonjo O Neill's representative might be a much more realistic option on a sounder surface. Newcomers Brave Lord and Cool Degree look one's to consider if there is any stable support. Our selection in the finale is Next To Nothing. Nicky Richards and Tony Dobbin teamed up to win a bumper at Ayr last week with a similar debutant and this Bob¿s Return gelding should be suited by both the trip and going.
