tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear but in touch, took closer order before halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, went 2nd last 50 yards, not quicken
soon narrow leader, eidden well over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 1f out, soon led, driven out
ROMEO DESBOIS is the pick with Aupcharlie and Salford Rose likely players on paper. The former pointer would not ordinarily enter many people's minds as a betting proposition but with the combination of Rebecca Curtis and Tony McCoy enjoying particular success in this sphere, one has to be confident that this latest recruit will be able to give a good account of himself first time out. Aupcharlie did not do a lot wrong at Hexham and one would imagine that he'll make a decent horse over further if his breeding is to be believed. Salford Rose is a daughter of the useful middle distance flat performer, Salford Express, so the market has to be watched closely bearing in mind she can claim allowances for age and gender. Jump Up was a beaten favourite in a similar contest at Worcester in June though Tony McCoy has gone elsewhere. Shadow's Gold is a son of St Leger hero, Moonax, so fast ground should not be an issue. Floridahall has had a sizeable absence since making his last appearance between the flags and might just need it. Romeo Desbois is the selection in a race where the market should offer us plenty of food for thought.
Floridahall (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Prom to 14, 4th of 11, 24l behind Rosies Peacock (12-3) at Lower Machen 3m ptp in May.
Romeo Desbois (FR) 5-1 (12-0) Mid div best, prog in 5th bef 5out, & 2nd brfly bef 3out, mod 4th & no ex 2out, ko onepcd, 4th of 19, 10l behind The Crafty Cuckoo (12-0) at Durrow 3m ire ptp in Feb.
Shadow's Gold (IRE) Moonax gelding out of Katie Daly.
Jump Up Evensfav (10-13) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Thomas Bell (10-9) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Salford Rose (IRE) Salford Express filly out of Toppagale.
Aupcharlie (IRE) 5-2fav (10-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, strong challenge final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 11, hd behind Noble Scholar (11-10) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jun.
Sans Un Souci (FR) 50-1 (10-7) Mid-division, lost place over 8f out, behind 5f out, tailed off, 11th of 13, 40l behind Eleven Fifty Nine (10-0) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Sharlene's Quest (IRE) Revoque filly out of Sanka.
