chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right and wandered under pressure inside final furlong, driven out
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, every chance over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up behind, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
held up mid-division on inside, took keen hold, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance and hung right inside final furlong, not quicken toward finish
led and took keen hold, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up mid-division on outer, weakened over 6f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, lost place and pushed along halfway, in touch 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up towards rear, weakened over 5f out
held up mid-division and keen, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders and keen, lost place over 6f out
A competitive bumper to round off the card and there are plenty of positives about CHASING ACES. Rebecca Curtis has her yard in wonderful form and she has a good record at the course. Combine that with her excellent strike-rate when Tony McCoy rides and Chasing Aces could make a winning start since switching from Ireland. Midnight Charmer is a half-brother to successful chasers over this trip and is worth a market check but he may do better once switched to jumping. Bumpers may be perfect for Lieutenant Miller at present given the winners in his bloodline and he has had the benefit of a run already. Forever Waining is another with claims after showing some ability at Uttoxeter on his first outing. Of those with experience, Egypt Mill Spirit looks the one to beat having finished third on rules debut here. However, Chasing Aces could improve enough to take the finale.
Automaticman (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) 6th of 13, 24l behind Chan Bahlum (12-0) at Eyton-on-severn 2m 4f ptp gd in Apr.
Chasing Aces 11-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, badly checked 6f out, lost place and soon no impression, 10th of 18, 25l behind Tus Nua (10-9) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf gd in May.
Deciding Moment (IRE) Zagreb gelding out of Fontaine Jewel.
Drumlang (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind L'accordioniste (10-6) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Egypt Mill Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Natureofthebeast (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Oct.
Forever Waining (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, challenged going well 3f out until ridden over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 10l behind Raya Star (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Go To The Edge 40-1 (10-11) Always in rear, 12th of 15, 48l behind Rose Of The Moon (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Oct.
Harry Masters 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division, took keen hold, lost place 4f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 26l behind Ben Cee Pee M (11-2) at Towcester 2m mdn NH flat (5) gf in May.
Hidden Springs 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, lost place before 5f out, 7th of 12, 31l behind Natureofthebeast (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Oct.
Lieutenant Miller 13-8fav (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders in 3rd approaching 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 8l behind Mr Hudson (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in May.
Midnight Charmer Midnight Legend gelding out of Dickies Girl.
Midnight Dove Karinga Bay gelding out of Flighty Dove.
Robello 40-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 8, 29l behind Lets Get Serious (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat (4) gd in Oct.
Summer De Baune (FR) Saint Cyrien gelding out of Fee De Baune.
