held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
in rear and soon outpaced, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, soon outpaced, never dangerous
made all, ridden and edged right approaching 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, kept on
in touch, ridden halfway, kept on
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
The Michael Dodds stable is back in top form and he runs both Bundy and Mickledor, the last named is the one for us, with Locombe Hill another to consider. Mickledor, a course and distance winner in July, has been steadily returning to his best. His recent fifth in a very competitive event at Catterick over seven furlongs will have set him up nicely for this race, and over his favoured distance will be hard to beat. As long as the ground isn't too soft Bundy should be involved in the finish. He was well beaten by Locombe Hill last time, but that was very testing ground and over a longer trip. Locombe Hill may well confirm that form though, as he was well in the lead at the six furlong marker and remains in great heart. Ulysees and Flying Edge are two others worthy of a mention, but Mickledor appears to be hitting top form and gets the vote.