stumbled and unseated rider start
towards rear on outside, closed 3f out, driven over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, not trouble winner
pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, steadied after 1f, ran on inside final furlong, almost took 3rd
made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
withdrawn
Compas Scoobie is in flying form and comes here chasing a hat-trick but the handicapper has had a strong say now and that might just be enough to level the 4yo for the time being. The returning Aleef is one to note in the market and would be capable of a big run if primed off a break while Discreet Hero and Midnight Malibu are certainly not ruled out. Despite failing to win in four attempts, BOOM THE GROOM actually has a fairly likeable record over this C&D. He's twice gone well in the helter-skelter of the Dash and hit the frame previously in two handicaps. He's been a bit off colour since his run here in June, so require some trust now, but off the lowest mark he's raced here might be up to giving this a crack at a decent price.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Behind, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Doctor Sardonicus (9-4) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (2) pol in Aug.
Compas Scoobie 9-4fav (9-7) In rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead final furlong, soon clear, won at Bath 5f hcp (3) gs in Aug beating Seamster (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Love On The Rocks (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, held up, never on terms, 12th of 15, 6 1/2l behind El Astronaute (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Majestic Hero (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Compas Scoobie (9-7) at Bath 5f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Discreet Hero (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Held up tracking leaders going well, smooth headway 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, soon ridden to lead, ran on well, won at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) sft in Aug beating Arzaak (9-7) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Midnight Malibu (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Led towards stands side until over 1f out, held by winner inside final furlong, kept on, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Intense Romance (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp fll (4) gs in Jul.
Tan 7-1 (10-1) Led to halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 22l behind Suitcase 'n' Taxi (9-5) at Carlisle 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Aleef (IRE) 7-2fav (8-7) Led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Encore d'Or (8-12) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (2) pol in Nov.