led until 4th, behind 6th, tailed off
chased leaders, led 4th, clear 7th, hung right on bend after 3 out, continued to hang right, in no danger from before 2 out
in touch, pushed along and struggling in 6th when hit 3 out, tailed off
held up, headway 5th, chased winner after 7th, no impression from next
mostly chased leader until after 7th, weakened 3 out, soon pulled up
behind, mistake 4th, headway approaching 7th, weakened before next, poor 4th and no chance when hit 2 out
in touch until driven and struggling after 6th, tailed off
always in rear, tailed off when mistake 3rd
The second race on the card is a maiden hurdle and it looks a match between Calon Crwbin and Shakalakaboomboom with slight preference for the latter named. This quicker ground and sharp track should really suit the Henderson horse who has been slightly disappointing thus far. He seems to travel well in his races but just does not find enough when off the bridle. As long as the ground stays quick he should be able to out speed Calon Crwbin. The Thorpe horse has been more consistent than the selection but has always been vulnerable to speed horses at the finish and this sharp track may expose him a bit. However, it is a track suited to horses that race up with the pace so he does have a big chance. Of the rest the Alan King Horse, Jetnova, is a very interesting recruit from the pointing game. He has plenty of winning form in the points field so must be respected at this trip given connections. Bon Spiel and Smooth Classic are best of the rest.
Bon Spiel 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, struggling next, 6th of 12, 16l behind Hellfire Club (11-0) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Bruff Academy (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 21l behind Mix N Match (10-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Calon Crwbin 11-4fav (11-1) In touch, tracked leader 3rd, led 3 out, ridden and headed between last 2, soon one pace, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Promising Anshan (10-10) at Southwell 2m 4f NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Savannah 50-1 (10-11) Always behind, reminders 3rd, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind J'y Vole (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb '07.
Smooth Classic (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up and keen, weakened approaching 2 out, 10th of 12, well behind Ranjobaie (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Towmater 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outside, mistake and lost place 7th, soon ridden, behind when mistake 3 out, quickly pulled up, in a race won by Promising Anshan (10-10) at Southwell 2m 4f NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Western Palm (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off 4 out, 10th of 13, well behind Clerk's Choice (10-4) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Jack Fawaz (IRE) 100-1 (10-1) Mistake 1st, behind and driven 5th, struggling in rear 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Dean's Grange (11-0) at Kempton 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gd.
Atabaas Allure (FR) 20-1 (10-7) Unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Mayberry (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (4) gd, 14 ran.
Jetnova (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Made all, always in command, easily, won at Summerhill 3m ire ptp gd in Apr '09 beating Royal Reveille (11-7) by 6l, 17 ran.
Keep Talking (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, well behind Milgen Bay (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
Shakalakaboomboom (IRE) 6-5fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led and jumped left 2 out, headed approaching last, soon ridden, not quicken flat, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Ring For Time (10-13) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
