mid-division, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, soon eased
slowly into stride, held up, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, weakened well over 1f out, soon eased
held up, ridden well over 1f out, soon headway, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, soon eased
chased leaders, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, chased winner entering final furlong until no extra towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
close up when unseated rider soon after start
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, led well over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
BIG BOOM almost landed a gamble last time and he can gain his compensation today; the list of dangers is headed by Another Try and Moral Duty. The selection was beaten by the draw at Yarmouth last time but he ran really well and on the evidence of that effort he has to be supported. The draw is against him here today but he could be up to overcoming it. Another Try chased home Global Village at Kempton last time over 7f, but the key to his chance today is this shorter trip as his best form is over this sort of distance. Moral Duty had been running in the Czech Republic prior to a decent effort here last time when he finished third behind Plumage. He will relish these ground conditions and he has to be respected. Towy Boy has a good draw and he is consistent, but he hasn't won in 26 races and a place might again be the best that he can hope for. Big Boom looked like a certain future winner last time out and he gets our vote.
Xpres Maite 14-1 (9-6) Held up, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind More Time Tim (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Polar Annie 7-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, no impression after, 8th of 10, 9l behind Cape Vale (9-9) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Don Pele (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out until entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Cape Vale (9-9) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Whiteoak Lady (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Dwelt behind, never nearer, 8th of 13, 9l behind Elusive Fame (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Flashy Photon 25-1 (8-11) Raced stands side and always behind, last of 12, 15l behind Zowington (8-11) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Moral Duty (USA) 7-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Plumage (9-6) at Leicester 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Witchry 14-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 18l behind Efisio Princess (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) fbs in Nov.
Castano 20-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, good headway on inside over 2f out, squeezed through over 1f out, finished strongly, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Global Village (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Dualagi 4-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, no headway final 2f, 6th of 9, 5l behind Hillside Lad (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Pressed leaders on outside, lost place 4f out, soon towards rear, 10th of 12, 20l behind Elusive Hawk (9-9) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Always in rear, 9th of 11, 11l behind Golden Dixie (9-12) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Towy Boy (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Chased leader, led over 3f out, clear with one other over 2f out, hard driven over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, weakened, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Regeneration (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
River Dee (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Diamond Daisy (9-5) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Big Boom 4-1fav (9-1) Prominent near stand rail, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach winner on far side, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Mr Skipiton (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Punching 17-2 (9-13) Towards rear stands side group, some headway 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 8l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Another Try (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Led, hard ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra when lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Global Village (9-3) at Kempton 7f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol.
Charlie Delta 22-1 (9-11) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 9l behind Onebidkintymill (9-8) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Just Spike 9-2fav (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 7l behind Botham (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
