prominent and raced keenly, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, weakened over 4f out
tracked leader, led approaching 3f out, soon headed weakened inside final furlong
held up, weakened over 4f out
tracked leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden and under pressure, kept on gamely until headed towards finish
held up towards rear, pushed along over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
led, headed approaching 3f out, ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, no extra
held up, headway over 3f out, every chance inside last, no extra towards finish
held up behind, headway over 3f out, stayed on gamley to lead towards finish
This is a good looking bumper for this time of year and MANITOBA has caught the eye on both his two runs to date and is taken to win the finale while both recent winners French Hollow and Dan Breen deserve respect. The selection has finished second over course and distance on both his two runs to date. In each run he has not been beaten far and the fact that his closest rivals both have penalties to carry he has an excellent chance of breaking his maiden tag. French Hollow is a four year old with a penalty to carry having won over course and distance on his debut. Whether he is good enough and mature enough to follow on from that win remains to be seen but he does warrant plenty of respect. Dan Breen showed dramatic improvement form his debut run over in Ireland back in April to score first time for his new connections at Newton Abbot. He comes from a powerful yard that do well at this track so any support in the market should be noted. Manitoba has run two fine races and is given the vote to win the finale.
French Hollow 16-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division on inside, headway over 3f out, left in lead well over 2f out, soon driven and clear, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (5) gf in Jun beating Sheila's Castle (10-2) by 8l, 9 ran.
Manitoba 11-2 (11-2) Held up mid-division, chased leaders halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Paint The Clouds (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
The Mingler (IRE) City Honours gelding out of Lady Claire.
Celtic George Exit To Nowhere gelding out of Lovingandkissing.
Heaven's Best 20-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, reminder over 3f out, never in contention, 7th of 14, 28l behind Pure Faith (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
River Dragon (IRE) Sadler's Wells gelding out of Diarshana.
Fenella Mere 66-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 4f out, eased over 2f out, last of 11, well behind Wor Rom (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
True Illusion 6-1 (12-0) Alw cl up, 4th 4out, prog to ld 2out, ko best, won at Tyrella 3m ire ptp in Jan beating Frosty Vic (12-0) by 1l, 14 ran.
Finellas Fortune 17-2 (10-2) Held up in touch and keen, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Battle Group (11-0) at Perth 2m NH flat (5) gd in Jul.
Heavenly Stella (USA) Wild Wonder filly out of Nijivision.
Himitas (FR) 7-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, steady headway over 3f out, chased winner from 2f out, looked dangerous over 1f out, driven and not quicken inside final furlong and well held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Lady Rhinestone (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Seraglio (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, 11th of 14, well behind Anis Etoile (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat (6) gd in May.
Dan Breen (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) In touch, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jul beating Dunbrody House (11-0) by 8l, 11 ran.
Auntie Craik 33-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, lost place 6f out, 12th of 13, 38l behind Roses (11-6) at Southwell 2m 1f N H flat (5) gd in Jun.
Dipity Doo Dah 11-1 (10-6) In touch, joined leader after 6f, effort and every chance well over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 15l behind French Hollow (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (5) gf in Jun.
