unseated rider and bolted before start, prominent, chased leader 4th until 7th, went 2nd again 9th until 11th, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, mistake 6th, hit 9th, headway 4 out, left 4 lengths 2nd and hampered 2 out, one pace flat
behind, ridden after 8th, hit next, headway when slightly hampered 2 out, one pace
held up, headway 7th, ridden and weakened 10th, mistake last
held up, headway approaching 11th, ridden and one pace from 3 out
chased leader to 4th, went 2nd again 7th to 9th, ridden and weakened 10th, tailed up when pulled up before 3 out
behind from 6th tailed off and pulled up 3 out
held up, steady headway 7th, ridden 3 out, challenging when left 4 lengths clear 2 out, ridden out
led, pushed along and narrow advantage when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, hit 6th, weakened 10th, tailed up when pulled up before 3 out
Dual Star can give the Hobbs-Johnson combination another winner, with The Land Agent, Misty Future and The Hearty Joker all in with a shout in the finale. Three times a winner in his native Ireland, Dual Star has picked up another trio of victories since moving to Hobbs, including at Huntingdon last time when he beat Ceresfield. The latter franked the form at Uttoxeter at the weekend and there is no reason why Dual Star should not follow up with ground conditions in his favour. In fact the reason he left Ireland was because he could not handle soft ground. He receives nearly a stone from The Land Agent, and that should be enough, although Seamus Mullins' charge is a course and distance winner. Although he will strip fitter for his return, the 12 year-old could reach the frame. First-time blinkers saw Misty Future nearly prevail at Market Rasen but he was swallowed up close home. Another bold bid is anticipated here, while The Hearty Joker was prominent for some time behind Sam Adamson at Worcester on Sunday and if recovered, is another with place claims. However, Dual Star showed his well-being with that Huntingdon success, and looks all set to follow up.
