keen, prominent, went 2nd after 3f until weakening 6f out, tailed off and virtually pulled up, trotted home
reluctant leader, made all, ridden approaching 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
held up, headway over 6f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, keen, saddle slipped after 1f, headway 7f out, 2nd 3f out, every chance 1f out, not quickened inside final furlong
chased leader for 3f, weakened 6f out, tailed off
Another small field goes to post for this bumper and the betting will be the best guide as to what is expected of the newcomers but The Collector, Aruba Dam and Hank Dandy look the ones to focus on and we will side with the Martin Pipe trained The Collector. The stable has a good record in this sphere and this gelding by Forest Wind will not have to be any thing special to win on his debut. Aruba Dam was beaten 53 lengths on her debut behind Sargasso Seal at Wincanton, she is sure to improve but will need to do so to score. Hank Dandy is a mare by Bandmaster and the booking of Richard Johnson catches the eye so she is worth noting in the market. The remainder make no appeal on breeding so the confident vote goes to The Collector
