poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, in touch, one pace from approaching 3 out
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, held up towards rear, mistake 4 out, weakened approaching next
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon weakened
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, chased leaders in 3rd, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, held up mid-division, behind from after 4 out
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, led, headed after 6th, remained close up, narrow lead approaching 3 out until fell 2 out
poor visibility over 1st 3 hurdles and again over 4th and 5th, chased leader, led after 6th, headed narrowly approaching 3 out, left in lead 2 out, kept on (no time taken)
held up mid-division and keen, took closer order 6th, kept on flat
With the yard going well we will take LEGALLY FAST to land the opener, while Intersky Music looks capable of giving him plenty to do. The latter, a Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding, has gone up a harsh-looking 6lbs for finishing runner-up at Fontwell last time. Trip and ground suit the six-year-old, but with the extra weight to shoulder around this stiff track he will do well to win this today. Bubbs acts on most ground including today's description. He has a feather weight to shoulder here and stays well, so even though he is probably handicapped to the hilt he can get involved. Chilbury Hill is back on the same mark as when winning at Hereford in the spring, though the ground might be a bit quick for him, while Derniere Dance needs a market check on his first start in Britain and for Davd Pipe, though he has plenty to prove as far as the going is concerned. Charming Oscar is a maiden over hurdles and prefers softer ground, and we prefer the claims of Legally Fast. Peter Bowen's charge is back on a winning mark, has won twice on fast ground on the flat, and acts in headgear. He also has plenty of stamina and we think that combination can produce success here.
Legally Fast (USA) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 8th, ridden 9th, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd near finish, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Ladino (11-4) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Jun '08.
Intersky Music (USA) 7-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway 4 out, led after next, hard ridden and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Deadline (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Rudivale (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 8, well behind Laharna (10-10) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Derniere Dance (FR) 11-8 (10-11) Went 2nd 3 out; rdn to chall nxt; sn wknd, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Royal Crystal (11-7) at Kingston Blount 2m 5f ptp gd in Jun.
Charming Oscar (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 1st, headway when hampered approaching 10th, ridden 4 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 9l behind Take It There (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Chilbury Hill (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Always mid-division, 6th of 11, 20l behind Happy Reunion (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Brave Jo (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Led, headed after 5th, ridden and in mid division approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 43l behind Max Bygraves (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Bubbs 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 7th, not clear run and lost place after 9th, no impression after, 5th of 11, 14l behind Dovedale (11-1) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Sep.
Tabaran (FR) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, stayed on from 2 out, 6th of 14, 14l behind Massams Lane (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
