mid-division, headway 6f out, went 2nd over 4f out, headed 2f out, soon no chance with winner, lost 2nd over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 6f out, tailed off
always in rear, ridden and struggling 7f out, tailed off
took keen hold, always in rear division, tailed off
raced in mid-division, weakened over 6f out, tailed off
took keen hold, always rear division
chased leaders, ridden and not much room and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
led to 3f out, weakened under pressure over 2f out
held up towards rear, steady headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, driven and went 2nd over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, steady headway from halfway, chased leaders over 3f out, led 2f out, pushed clear above 1f out, comfortably
chased leader, ridden and weakened over 4f out, tailed off
chased leaders, hard ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
never reached beyond mid-division
chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be My Friend Sandy, Voice of Reason and Porters War and the vote is given to My Friend Sandy. The selection was a fair second last time out, looks sure to improve and looks the one to be on. Voice of Reason rates the main danger as he hails from a yard that have a good record in this sphere and he should be monitored in the market. Porters War showed promise on his debut and is another that is sure to improve but he is bred to be suited by further. Of the remainder, Kayf Diamond is another from a top yard but he showed little on his debut, so for the winner we return to My Friend Sandy.
Cash For Honours 18-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden over 5f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 30l behind Abstinence (10-1) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Delightful Touch (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Always behind, 6th of 14, 28l behind Schumann (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct '05.
Judgement of Error (IRE) Darnay gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Alphazar and hurdler Strawberry.
Kayf Diamond (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, 12th of 15, well behind Dave's Dream (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May.
Kinvara Lad Kayf Tara gelding out of winning hurdler Medicine Ball.
Michigan Assassin (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led, ran green half way, hung left and headed 3f out, one pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Keki Buku (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in Oct.
Optimum Asset (IRE) Rudimentary gelding out of an unraced mare.
Porters War (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 15, 6l behind Keki Buku (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in Oct.
The Woodlanders (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding, brother to winning hurdler/bumper Grapevine Sally.
Vodka Brook (IRE) Alderbrook gelding, half-brother to winning bumper Ice And Soda.
Wee Alfie (IRE) Supreme Leader gelding out of an unraced mare.
Zahra's Place 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, effort 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 11, 48l behind Evelith Echo (10-7) at Kempton 2m nhf (4) sft in Feb.
Quaystone Lady (IRE) Saddlers' Hall filly, sister to winning hurdler English Jim.
Twice Charmed 14-1 (10-8) Held up behind, headway 7f out, chased winner over 5f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 13, 14l behind Riverbank Rainbow (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in May.
My Friend Sandy 6-4fav (11-4) Held up, took closer order halfway, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind King Jack (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Feb.
