Fozzie Bear went close on the all-weather at Lingfield on his debut but was due to run at the same track yesterday. RIVER PRIDE is preferred as she just missed out on fast ground at Doncaster last time and the Hannon filly can go one better in this. Heers Harry and Grand Bobby are hard to recommend while Bell Shot is a half-brother to a winner and preferred to Hector of the newcomers.
Grand Bobby 200-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along halfway, ridden and hung left 2f out, soon weakened and behind, 9th of 10, 20 1/4l behind Groom (9-4) at Salisbury 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Hector (IRE) Bated Breath colt out of Typhoon Della.
Heers Harry 80-1 (9-5) Towards rear, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 24 3/4l behind Bicep (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in May.
River Pride 7-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed narrowly entering final furlong, regained marginal advantage final 110 yards, ran on, headed on line, 2nd of 8, shd behind Allayaali (9-0) at Doncaster 7f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Bell Shot (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Merry Me.
Fozzie Bear (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Dwelt close up, ridden over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 12, shd behind Bicep (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) pol in May.
