held up in last, good headway from 13th, led going well before 3 out, in command when pecked 2 out and last, ridden out, comfortably
chased leaders, hit 4th, ridden after 4 out, chased winner after 3 out, no impression
led until 11th, led before 13th, headed 14th, no impression from 3 out
chased leaders, ridden after 13th, outpaced after 16th, went 3rd 2 out, no impression, mistake last
chased leader, not fluent 10th, led next, headed before 13th, led 14th headed before mistake 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
Each of the participants can be given a chance but THE WREKIN did appear a little unlucky in running at Bangor and connections elect to return Richard Patrick back to the saddle having seen their gelding finish a decent second under the rider on their previous outing. The Boola Boss won well at Worcester and would be a player if transferring that form to here. Step Back was rated in the high 140’s at his peak but has been well held in Hunter Chases of late. Herewegohoney has traditionally been at her best when small field sizes have obtained so must be respected accordingly.
Herewegohoney (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Led until slow 7th, led 8th, mistake and headed 3 out, 3rd and no extra last, 3rd of 5, 24 1/2l behind Courtland (11-9) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
The Wrekin (IRE) 5-4fav (11-7) Led until 2nd, not fluent and last 6th, pushed along after 9th, outpaced 11th, well beaten 4 out, hampered and unseated rider 2 out, at Bangor-on-Dee 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Step Back (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Led until 1st, led after 2nd, headed 5th, lost place before 13th, tailed off after 14th, 7th of 8, dist behind Time Leader (12-4) at Cartmel 3m 1f (5) gd in May.
Fairlawn Flyer 5-2 (11-2) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd after 2nd until 5th, chased leading pair, pushed along before 14th, outpaced and struggling after 4 out, tailed off, 3rd of 4, 24l behind Wick Green (11-9) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
The Boola Boss (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Mid-division on outside, left in lead home turn, going well 2 out, few lengths clear last, stayed on well flat, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Ahead Of The Field (11-3) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
