mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on approaching last, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
hit 3rd, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
with leader, led 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon one pace
towards rear, not fluent 4th, kept on flat, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden to lead and not fluent 2 out, headed approaching last, edged left and one pace flat
keen, mid-division, steady headway approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra flat
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
always towards rear
always towards rear
mistakes, always behind
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to lead approaching last, ran on
always towards rear
led to 4th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have a chance on their best form, but the principals look to be Instructor, Naxox and Spear Thistle, and the narrow vote is given to Instructor. The selection was a fair third behind Buster Hyvonen on his debut and is sure to have learnt from the experience. Naxox rates the main danger on his best form in France although his stable's runners have tended to need their first run this season. Spear Thistle could go well on his latest fifth behind Topkat and is sure to appreciate this faster surface. Namroud won at up to 9 furlongs on the flat but looks the stable's second string on jockey bookings. Of the remainder, Wotchalike looks vulnerable under his penalty while Hillcrest is clearly thought capable of better and is another to note in the market. Instructor's form looks rock solid in the context of this race and he secures the selection.
Wotchalike (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Chased leading trio, effort 3 out, hit next, no extra, 4th of 18, 11l behind Buster Hyvonen (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Chancellor (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 18l behind Group Captain (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (2) gs (Flat).
Cool Hunter 17-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden along over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 24l behind Dzesmin (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sept (Flat).
Devils River (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 16, 15l behind Political Intrigue (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
Hillcrest (NZ) 7-2 (11-0) Prominent, chased leader 2nd until 6th, weakened after 7th, 3rd of 15, 25l behind Dewasentah (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (E) gf in Jun '05.
I'll Do It Today 100-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, hampered 1st, tailed off from 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind Always Waining (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (D) gd in Feb '05.
Incandescence (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until stumbled after 7th, soon eased and pulled up 3 out in race won by Bradley Boy (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Oct, 16 ran.
In Extra Time (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, brief effort approaching 6th, 9th of 16, 38l behind New Team (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Oct.
Instructor 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 4 out, chasing leaders when hit 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 7l behind Buster Hyvonen (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Namroud (USA) 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 3f out, switched left approaching final furlong, no further impression, 7th of 13, 6l behind Climate (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Naxox (FR) (9-13) Prominent, every chance, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Net D'Oudairies (10-4) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f stk gd in May '05.
Ocarito (GER) 100-1 (11-0) Pulled way through to track leaders 2nd, lost place and weakened after 4th, 7th of 10, well behind Hawridge Star (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Opera Knight 100-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 10, 34l behind Hawridge Star (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Primary Goal (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened 4th, hampered last, 9th of 19, 27l behind Eleazar (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Spear Thistle 11-2 (10-7) Tracked leader until mistake 2 out, weakened between last 2, 5th of 13, 18l behind Topkat (11-3) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
St George's Day 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, eased before 6f out and pulled up in race won by Golden Streak (10-13) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in May, 11 ran.
Viable 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, jumped right 2nd and 3rd, effort when hit 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 18, 32l behind Buster Hyvonen (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Westgate (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, keen, chased leaders 4 out, weakened next, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Eleazar (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) gd, 19 ran.
Petrovka (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Always prominent, led after 3 out, ridden and headed when mistake last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Estate (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Notre Cyborg (FR) 10-1 (10-9) Keen, in touch, close 3rd and going well when fell 3 out in race won by Red Scally (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 10 ran.
