held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, effort and jumped right last, soon one pace
held up, weakened after 3 out
held up, weakened 4 out
held up, hit 3rd, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out
chased winner, ridden and effort 2 out, every chance approaching last, no extra
made all, ridden 3 out, challenged next, all out
reluctant to race, behind, never a factor
The shortlist here consists of Chase The Sunset, Dead Mans Dante and Mylo, with the vote going to Chase The Sunset. Back in trip, Chase The Sunset comes into it based on his Worcester win the time before, while Dead Mans Dante appeared to improve at Sedgefield last time, although it remains to be seen if he can build on that. Diamond Joshua showed promise at Fontwell last time but, overall, he is modest, but Mylo, who has run two good races to be second on his last two starts, holds solid claims, and is generally consistent, as is Resplendent Star, although he makes his chasing debut today. Finally, Savannah Bay was classy at best on the Flat but will need to show more resolution than he did over hurdles to feature on his chasing debut. Overall, then, the vote goes to Chase The Sunset.
Chase The Sunset (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, niggled along after 7th, weakened 3 out, behind when mistake last, 5th of 10, 35l behind Romany Prince (11-8) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (C) gf.
Dead Mans Dante (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway 8th, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden and effort approaching last, no extra flat, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind King Eider (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m beg chs (E) gf.
Diamond Joshua (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, blundered 2nd, outpaced when hit 7th, headway to track leader before 3 out, chased winner last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Nawamees (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (E) gf.
Mylo 9-4fav (11-2) Held up, headway 12th, chased winner 4 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Splash Out Again (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chs (E) gf.
Resplendent Star (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, headway to lead 6th, driven and headed after 2 out, weakened flat, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Almizan (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (E) gf.
Savannah Bay 8-11fav (11-2) Chased leader, ridden 4 out, weakening when blundered 3 out and last, 3rd of 9, 29l behind Killone Moonlight (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (F) sft in Jun.
Blueberry Ice (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Held up, headway 8th, mistake 14th, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 9, well behind Splash Out Again (11-2) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chs (E) gf.
