led to 3rd, tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened next, mistake last
tracked leaders, led 2 out, headed last, weakened flat
keen hold, chased leaders until ridden and weakened before 3 out
stumbled and unseated rider after 2nd
held up, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, kept on flat
unseated rider 1st
held up, headway approaching 2 out, chased leaders and hung left before last, kept on flat to take 2nd last stride
keen hold, held up, headway approaching 3 out, led before last, headed and not quicken flat
keen hold, always behind, weakened 3 out
held up, steady headway approaching 3 out, ridden to chase leading pair before last, led flat, stayed on well
held up, headway and mistake 3 out, close up and every chance when stumled on landing and fell 2 out
keen hold, tracked leader, led 3rd, mistake 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened before last
Wembury Point has won both starts over hurdles so far but has a double penalty to carry as a result and that may anchor Brendan Powell's gelding so it may pay to looks elsewhere with Shingle Street marginally preferred to Strathtay, Kerry's Blade and Trigger Guard. The last mentioned never raced on the level and looks to be getting the hang of things over hurdles but did not beat a great deal at Fontwell last time. Stratford winner Moonfleet was found wanting at Plumpton last time and of more interest may be the David Evans-trained Madam Caversfield who made a promising debut at Ludlow last week. Martin Pipe's Strathtay looks to be going the right way and has to be considered receiving all the allowances, while Kelso Kerry's Blade comes from the yard of Pat Haslam that does so well with their runners in this company and has the assistance of Tony McCoy. Shingle Street was a capable middle distance horse on the flat though, is likely to be better suited by the further emphasis on stamina brought about by the recent rain and is taken to bounce back from a disappointing effort last time.
Wembury Point (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Held up, headway 3 out, hard ridden approaching last, switched right and stayed on well to lead close home, won at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Sept beating Compton Quay (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Kerry's Blade (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway 4 out, led last, hung left and rider lost irons flat, kept on, won at Kelso 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf beating Comical Errors (10-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Shingle Street (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Led, headed 3rd, chased leader, jumped slowly 4th, soon lost 2nd and ridden, struggling when bumped 3 out, soon behind, 15th of 17, 41l behind Dishdasha (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Sept.
Trigger Guard 4-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden and headway after 3 out, led 2 out, driven clear from last, won at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (F) gd beating Looking Great (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Moonfleet (IRE) 11-4 (10-11) Held up, steady headway after 5th, tracked leader 6th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Toss The Caber (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf in Sept.
Legally Fast (USA) 3-1fav (9-2) Keen, led 1f, remained prominent, outpaced over 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, driven to lead near finish, won at Leicester 1m 4f clm (5) gf beating He's A Star (9-1) by a nk, 10 ran (Flat).
Madam Caversfield 6-1 (10-5) Held up mid-division, headway 5th, chased winner 3 out, hung left 2 out, one pace last, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Palace Walk (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf.
Strathtay 7-2jt-fav (10-5) Hampered 1st, soon chasing winner, went prominent after 4th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Gortumblo (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Aug.
