chased leaders until weakened 3 out
held up, weakened 7th
chased leaders until lost place approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 3rd, led again 5th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off from 3 out
held up, headway to join leaders 5th, led approaching 2 out, soon clear
held up, headway 7th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no impression from last
behind, headway 7th, effort approaching 2 out, soon weakened
prominent, led after 3rd, hit next, headed 5th, weakened from 3 out
always behind, struggling from 7th
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Green Prospect,Besieged and Hopbine and the narrow vote is given to Green Prospect. The selection was a fair novice last season and was a good second when last seen behind Selvas. He enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark and under conditions that suit he will be hard to beat. Besieged rates the main danger on his best form but although he travels well in his races he often finds less than expected off the bridle and for that reason he is opposed. Hopbine is another that could go well on his best form but he was very disappointing behind My Lady Link last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Rising Generation has dropped to a handy mark and it would be no surprise if he bounced back to form now he has his favoured fast ground. Of the remainder Edmo Heights is from a yard in top form and is another to note in the market but his overall form leaves him with a little to find and for the winner we return to Green Prospect.
Rising Generation (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Led to 1st, remained in touch until lost place 4 out, soon behind, 9th of 10, 35l behind Swift Swallow (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in May.
Edmo Heights 10-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after next, 6th of 9, 18l behind Nowator (11-12) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gd in May.
Green Prospect (FR) 2-1jt-fav (11-2) Chased leader, took close order 6th, ridden to lead after 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Selvas (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (D) gf in Jul.
Siegfrieds Night (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Fell, chased leaders, weakening when hit 3 out, no chance when fell at the last in race won by Darrias (10-10) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gd in May, 15 ran.
Beseiged (USA) 9-4fav (11-9) In touch, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Hilltime (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in May.
Hopbine 5-1 (11-12) Chased leader, prominent until weakened after 4 out, 7th of 10, 42l behind My Lady Link (10-8) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (E) gd in May.
Half Inch 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, hampered after 6th, one pace, 5th of 17, 7l behind Ressource (9-9) at Stratford 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in May.
Karathaena (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Qabas (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf in May, 18 ran.
