towards rear, effort over 3f out, one paced final 2f
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, every chance final furlong, no extra close home
in touch and keen, ridden and weakened 3 out
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on inside over 3f out, hard ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely
in touch, hung left on bend over 3f out, ran on just denied
in touch, ridden 5 out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, steady headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, soon tailed off
held up, closer order 6f out, ridden 3f out and one pace
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace
always in rear, tailed off final 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
This does look a decent enough bumper and the well bred Earth Dream is just taken to score, Camden Four and Diva's Brother look to be the main rivals. Paul Nicholls always warrants respect in these type of events and Earth Dream, a son of Old Vic will no doubt know his job first time out. Camden Four looks to be the best of the experienced runners. The Evan Williams trained gelding put in a solid first effort when third to Razor Royale in a competitive Perth contest. He should come on for the run and should be in the mix again. There are some other interesting newcomers including Henry Daly's Diva's Brother and the Henrietta Knight trained Altolusso, both should be watched closely in the market. However the stable's record in these events turns us back towards Earth Dream who is a tentative choice.
Altolusso (IRE) Luso gelding out of an unraced mare.
Camden Four (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up, ridden and kept on one pace from over 3f out, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Razor Royale (10-9) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Sept.
Chan Bahlum (IRE) 3-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, led after 3f, ridden and headed 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 15, 39l behind Regal Angel (10-5) at Hereford 1m 5f nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Diva's Brother (IRE) Lil's Boy gelding, half-brother to 1m4f winner Brave Harvey, winning bumper Gollum and hurdler Theatre Diva.
Duke of Burgundy (FR) 5-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway 5f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Keene Spirit (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gf.
Earth Dream (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Kuznetsky Most (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Struggling halfway, mainly towards rear, 7th of 8, 14l behind Hold Em (11-7) at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gf.
Mexican Honeymoon 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 6f out, challenge for 3rd over 2f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 18l behind Zahra's Place (10-2) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gs in Nov '06.
Roving Bob (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway on outside 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 16, 26l behind The Apprentice (10-13) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd.
Silberhorn Express 40-1 (10-10) Prominent, ridden 4f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 17l behind Gansey (11-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Strategic Plan (FR) Pivotal gelding, brother to winning miler Parmelie.
Cresswell Ruby (IRE) 17-2 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Brenin Cwmtudu (10-11) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf.
Marsh Court 9-4fav (10-10) Close up, left in lead at bend after 4f, ridden and joined 5f out, headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Overthrow (10-3) at Fakenham 2m mdn nhf (5) gd in Apr.
Steprow 33-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, soon hung left, weakened, 5th of 6, 36l behind Brenin Cwmtudu (10-11) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf.
Sweet Optomist Kayf Tara filly, half-sister to winning hurdler/bumper Fountain Crumble.
Heezazari (IRE) (12-0) Won at Maganey 3m ire ptp gf in May beating Quentin For Ever (12-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
