mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, headway to lead approaching 2 out, headed flat, no extra
prominent, headway 2 out, led flat, kept on
led to 2nd, weakened 6th, soon behind
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, headway and prominent 4 out, effort 2 out, weakened
towards rear, headway and prominent 4 out, effort approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
in touch to 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 7th
led 2nd until headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
YOUNGSTOWN looks capable of taking this on his hurdling debut, while Black Mogul and Prosecco appear the main dangers. The Donald McCain-trained selection was last seen down the field when contesting the Cheltenham Festival Bumper in March, but was thought good enough to take his chance there after three previously good runs in that sphere, one of which resulted in success at Bangor. Soft ground suits, there is every reason to believe he will have been well schooled and we are prepared to take the plunge. Black Mogul is admirably consistent and comes here with the benefit of two previous runs this campaign, both of which have seen him finish in the frame. He is respected as a result, though the ground is a cause for concern. Prosecco is unexposed and improved for the step up to this trip when runner-up at Perth last time. The yard is in form and that run will ensure he is fit and firing here, so he can go close. Ormus has ability but is unproven with so much cut in the ground, while Anay Car is likely to come on for a recent spin and should be able to handle conditions. He looks very interesting.
Anay Car (FR) 33-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, some headway 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 36l behind Nikos Extra (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Any Currency (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Towards rear, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 47l behind Nikos Extra (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Black Mogul 3-1fav (10-11) Led, headed after 3 out, every chance next, no extra from last, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Numero Due (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Bridging Loan 33-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, weakened 5f out, 12th of 15, well behind Little Josh (11-6) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs.
Dukeofchesterwood 66-1 (11-7) Towards rear, weakened 4 out, 10th of 13, 22l behind Flemish Invader (11-11) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Sept.
Grande Monsieur (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, soon ridden, outpaced next, 4th of 10, 29l behind Diablo (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Sept.
Heckley Foxtrot 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and close up over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 17l behind Pistolet Dove (11-2) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Aug '07.
Ormus 5-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division, chased leader 7th, effort approaching 3 out, soon outpaced, 7th of 13, 35l behind Bauhaus (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Prosecco (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to chase winner flat, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Diablo (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Sept.
Uncle Michael 100-1 (10-7) Raced keenly in touch, lost place 5th, soon behind, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Final Veto (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Youngstown (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed over 6f out, weakened 5f out, 22nd of 23, well behind Cousin Vinny (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m nhf Grd 1 (1) gs in Mar.
