mid-division, jumped left 3rd, headway 5th, every chance when blundered 2 out, one pace
held up held when mistake in mid-division 2 out
mid-division, weakening when mistake 3 out, tailed off soon after
mid-division, weakened 4 out, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, one pace flat
held up, headway after 6th, plugged on one pace
led and soon clear, ridden when headed soon after 3 out and weakened
in rear and keen, jumped slowly 4th, tailed off after 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression
toward rear, headway 5th, one pace
mid-division, headway 5th, weakened 3 out, soon tailed off
tracked leader, led after 3 out, ran on well
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up and keen, some late progress, never trouble leaders
towards rear, brief effort 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakening when mistake 3 out
MICHEAL FLIPS justified the big impression he made when winning his sole point-to-point in Ireland when scoring at Stratford on his UK debut and can give weight and a beating to his rivals here. Fifty Sheets and Indian Blood, who cut little ice on his seasonal debut 11 days ago look the main challengers for minor honours. The selection won the same 4yr old maiden at Lismore last March that both Florida Pearl and Therealbandit have won in the past and this years renewal looked strong with the second finishing runner-up behind Pandorama on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse. There was a lot to like about the way he went away from his rivals at Stratford last time and although it is doubtful that anything of real promise was in behind, he looks a horse with a big future. Fifty Sheets bypassed an engagement on Sunday and this half-brother to Natal would be of some interest if attracting market support. He showed some promise in his sole bumper outing but the yard tend to take things slowly with their novices and he should be better for today's experience. Indian Blood basically ran himself into the ground last time at Ascot when the jockey had no option but to give him his head as he pulled fiercely through the early stages. Those exertions did take effect and his rider accepted the situation once his chance had gone. It can be safely assumed that was not his true running but he will need to learn to settle. Lepido was a 32,000 guineas purchase off the flat from Luca Cumani's yard. He showed very little in four outings during the summer but Gary Moore has a knack of getting the best from his recruits off the flat. Blazing Desert contested what looked a decent bumper on his final start last season, finishing mid-division. Ruby Isabel, one of three mares in the race is another to watch with the future in mind on her hurdling debut but Micheal Flips is the selection.
Micheal Flips (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, went 2nd after 5th, led after next, drew clear from 2 out, won at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct beating Nordwind (10-9) by 6l, 15 ran.
Blazing Desert 9-2 (10-9) Mid-doivision, in touch over 5f out, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Strategic Approach (11-3) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
Cape of Luck (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Never reached beyond mid-divison, 8th of 13, 9l behind Kerayasi (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Compton Charlie 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Bold Bobby Be (9-7) at Bath 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct (Flat).
Fifty Sheets (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Chased leader, outpaced 3 out, kept on from 2 out, 4th of 14, 7l behind Mexican Bob (11-8) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gd in Dec.
Indian Blood (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Took keen hold, led approaching 3rd, headed 2 out, soon weakened, eased, last of 9, well behind Leo's Lucky Star (11-8) at Ascot 2m nov hdl (3) gd.
Laish Ya Hajar (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, not fluent 6th, soon headed, weakening when mistake 2 out, 6th of 15, 21l behind Micheal Flips (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (3) gf in Oct.
Lepido (ITY) 14-1 (9-0) Held up and keen, effort 3f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 18l behind Ollie George (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun (Flat).
Leptis Magna 150-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Barnhill Brownie (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Oct, 11 ran.
Madness (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Pushed along over 6f out, always towards rear, 10th of 15, 42l behind Choctaw Nation (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in May.
Pacific Ocean (ARG) 20-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, held up, headway after 5th, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, no extra, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Postmaster (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Sheer Magnetism (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Led until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 15, 42l behind Riverside Theatre (11-4) at Ascot 2m nhf (4) gd.
Show Winner 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 13, 28l behind Dee Ee Williams (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Winning Show 16-1 (11-0) Started slowly, keen, ridden 6th, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 27l behind Wendel (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
You're The Top (FR) 5-4fav (10-8) Prominent, ridden 5f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 16, 25l behind Fistral Beach (10-13) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Carolina Lady (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Won at Ballydurn 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating No End To Her (12-0) by 6l, 15 ran.
Lady Lorins 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, 9th of 15, 32l behind Tchico Polos (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Ruby Isabel (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) With leaders, led approaching 6f out, strongly pressed and ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Dizzy Whizz (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gf in Oct.
