held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out,
held up behind, weakened over 5f out
held up in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, one pace
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up behind, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, weakened well over 1f out
with leader, ridden over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, one pace
Donald McCain's DOUBLE HIT gets the vote in this bumper after a promising debut and he should prove too good for challengers Diklers Oscar and Barton Grey. Double Hit was second in a similar contest at Bangor on his first attempt at racing and stayed on well to finish clear of most of the field but came up against a potentially smart winner. This filly's breeding also holds her in with a good chance with relations including useful bumper and hurdle winners in addition to a smart two to three mile chaser and with that in mind she looks good. Dicklers Oscar disappointed under the favourites tag on her last outing at Perth but it's still two second places from two starts for this runner, who if anything, is still racing a bit green. She pulled her way into contention in that last outing, which left her nothing at the finish so if she settles better this time she's the danger. The Trevor Hemming's owned Barton Grey was second on her debut behind Santia, who then went on to run really well under a lot of weight to narrowly lose next time out. That will encourage connections of the four-year-old filly who will improve and definitely has a National Hunt Flat race victory in her and don't be surprised if it is here. Alflora Dora has to be respected on her seasonal reappearance for Alan King. Her only run so far was in a Cheltenham Bumper back in April when fourth and there should be more to come from this daughter of a fair chaser. Quoquille Des Sacart has performed relatively well under rules after landing a couple of point-to-points, while Nicky Henderson's Bahia Blanca is given a chance despite showing very little last season. Double Hit is the one to be on in the last.
Alflora Dora 16-1 (10-6) Close up, effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 20, 6l behind Lindeman (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Archdale Lady (IRE) Great Palm filly out of Daika.
Bahia Blanca (FR) 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no danger after, last of 14, well behind Diablo (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Barton Grey 22-1 (10-10) Held up, headway over 5f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Santia (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gd in May.
Crystal Roxy Rock City filly out of Grey Runner.
Diklers Oscar (IRE) 6-5fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway to lead halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Russian War (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gd in Jul.
Double Hit 7-1 (10-10) Mid-division, chased winner over 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Tara Two Hills (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nhf (5) gd in Oct.
Elevate Jack (IRE) Lahib filly out of Poungada.
Jersey Countess (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always in rear, 13th of 16, well behind Mewstone (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Apr.
Lady Omara (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Made most, headed approaching 6f out, stayed challenging, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Dizzy Whizz (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gf in Oct.
Mangonel 50-1 (10-4) Slowly away, behind, always towards rear, 13th of 17, 31l behind According To Dick (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m nhf (4) gd in Oct.
Quoquille Des Sacart (FR) 25-1 (10-0) 7th of 8, well behind Frascati Park (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Sept.
