keen and soon prominent, led briefly after 2f, chased leader until ridden and weakened 2f out
held up, headway 6f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong
made about all until headed over 1f out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden, weakened 2f out
prominent until ridden and weakened 6f out
slowly into stride, held up, headway 10f out, weakened 4f out
in touch, ridden over 8f out, soon well behind
prominent, ridden 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, effort 5f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
mid-division until ridden, weakened 3f out
prominent until ridden and weakened 2f out
From a shortlist containing Dunsfold Duke, Solar Son, Sommelier, Appleaday, Black Hills and Karawa, we will select Solar Son in the bumper. Back Among Friends has shown some ability, while Dunsfold Duke looked sure to appreciate his Sandown debut so the fact that he finished second augurs well for his future, and Solar Son, given that he hails from a good stable and is related to a bumper winner, is another to seriously consider. Sommelier did not follow up his promising Towcester run last time but, if you can forgive him that, is another to consider, while Appleaday hails from a stable that has done fairly well in bumpers this season and also makes it onto the list of possibles. The cheaply bought Black Hills ran well on his debut when third at Huntingdon. That was not a bad event and, with that experience under his belt, he should go well today. Danzig Conquest ran fairly well in a stronger event than this at Newbury last time, and is another to consider, while Karawa comes from a good jumping family and is not without a chance. Finally, Three Counties has displayed some promise and Tanzanite Dawn might be interesting if money comes for her, but we prefer others, the final choice being Solar Son, but keep an eye on the betting market.
Back Among Friends 5-2 Held up and pulled hard, headway to lead after 2f, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 9, 23l behind It's In The Stars at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) hvy in Jan.
Black Hills 50-1 Behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 20, 4 1/2l behind Bugle Major at Huntingdon 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Danzig Conquest 33-1 Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 18, 20l behind Sworn In at Newbury 2m nhf (H) gs.
Dunsfold Duke 33-1 Held up towards rear, headway and ran green 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Mendo at Sandown 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Maloy (GER) 20-1 Held up in rear, pushed along 7f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, well behind Demarco at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gs in Jan '04.
Michigan d'Isop (FR) 125-1 Towards rear, ridden and headway 5f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 47l behind Yaboya at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Mountain Singer (IRE) 66-1 Keen towards rear, headway after 4f to track leaders, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, weakened, 8th of 14, 26l behind Venice Road at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (H) gd in Feb.
Solar Son Roselier gelding, half-brother to bumper, hurdles and chase winner Billingsgate.
Sommelier 10-1 With leader until over 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off, 11th of 13, 19l behind Glasker Mill at Kempton 2m nhf (H) sft in Feb.
Appleaday (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of an unraced mare.
Barum Belle 66-1 Prominent, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 24l behind Yaboya at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Karawa Karinga Bay mare, half-sister to numerous winning jumpers.
Pink Eclipse 100-1 Always behind, 19th of 24, well behind Secret Ploy at Newbury 2m nhf (A) gd in Feb '04.
Tanzanite Dawn Gunner B filly out of winning jumper Quiet Dawn.
Daliadot Jendali gelding out of an unraced mare.
Three Counties (IRE) 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden and badly hampered 2f out, no chance after, 9th of 14, 18l behind Wishin And Hopin at Exeter 1m 5f 4yo nhf (H) sft in Jan.
