prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, challenging for 2nd when hung right inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, no extra towards finish
led until over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
held up, headway 8f out, weakened 4f out
tracked leaders, joined leaders 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, driven out
mid-division, headway 7f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division until weakened 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f
always towards rear, tailed off
This is very much a race for the video as there are likely to be plenty of future winners in the field but for today, we stick with LATIN AMERICA to confirm form with Toulaman although Oamuru Stone and High Gales are sure to have their supporters. Nick Gifford is not particularly noted for bumper winners so Latin America's debut success appears all the more compelling. The gelding was very much bred with the flat in mind but he showed likeable resolution and can confirm form with Toulaman even with the revised terms. Oamuru Stone has to be respected. A stoutly bred sort, he is likely to be better with a step up in trip once sent hurdling. High Gales finished a little one paced at Ayr. The booking of Tony McCoy ensures maximum input from the saddle. Tim Henry won a weak Newton Abbot maiden and has to give away a penalty all around. Luke Dace's stable have unearthed a little form of late so watch out for his debutant, Patiently, at longer odds. Latin America is the one for today in a race that probably makes more appeal from a watching rather than punting perspective.
Tim Henry (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Always chasing leader, led on bit 3f out, shaken up 2f out, quickened clear final furlong, won at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jul beating Himrayn (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Forest Rhythm (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Eurythmic.
High Gales (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, in touch, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 4l behind Solway Sam (10-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Oamaru Stone (IRE) 4-5fav (12-0) Chased leaders, led 2 out, ran on strongly, won at Templemore 3m Ir pt-to-pt sft/hvy in Nov beating Thesulkyoflanagan (12-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Tchang Goon (FR) 10-3 (11-7) Close up, disputed lead over 6f out, headed and weakened from over 2f out, 4th of 11, 45l behind The Midnight Club (12-0) at Galway 2m nhf hvy in Oct.
Latin America (IRE) 2-1fav (10-1) In touch, led on bit over 2f out, ridden when jinked right by paddock entrance inside final furlong, drifted left, kept on well, won at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft beating Toulaman (10-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Catch The Monkey North Col mare out of Camden Dolphin.
Newsday (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, 10th of 14, 37l behind Kerada (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Patiently (IRE) Saddlers' Hall mare out of Highway Belle.
Toulaman (GER) 5-2 (10-3) Led until over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Latin America (10-1) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft.
Classic Pearl Spendent filly out of Aun Ella.
Jessica 22-1 (10-5) Prominent, led after 3f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 18, 25l behind Eastern Paramour (10-12) at Newbury 1m 4f mrs nhf (5) sft in Dec.
