led, headed after 3rd, led again 6th, clear from 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, no chance with winner
in touch, reminders 5th, took modest 3rd 2 out
held up in rear, headway to go in touch from 4th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when fell 3 out
mid-division, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, behind and pushed along from 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, weakened from 7th
led afterf 3rd, headed after 6th, weakened 3 out, behind when fell last
held up behind, some headway 7th, beaten when mistake 2 out
A competitive seller gets proceedings underway and many would have chances on their bets form but the principals look to be Mighty Fine, Gollinger and Junkanoo and the narrow vote is given to Mighty Fine. The selection has been in the form of his life of late goes on any groud and still had every chance until being carried out last time out. He looks the value bet in an open affair with the booking of Tony McCoy catching the eye. Gollinger rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Seymour Weld but this looks more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Junkanoo is dropping in grade and should be watched in the market but he may just need the run after a 50 day break/ Mr Ex won well last time but is far from consistent so can not be put forward with any confidence and for the winner we return to Mighty Fine who at least looks sure to run his race.
Mighty Fine 15-8fav (11-5) With leader when impeded by loose horse and carried out at the 3rd in race won by Big Wheel (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl (5) gf, 15 ran.
Gollinger 5-1 (9-9) Chased leader, led 9th, hit next, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in May beating Seymour Weld (11-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
Junkanoo 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never on terms, 9th of 13, 41l behind Sharp Reply (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Apr.
Mr Ex (ARG) 10-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, reminders 4th, headway 3 out, led after 2 out, pushed out flat, won at Towcester 2m nov sll hdl (5) gd in May beating Weet Yer Tern (10-9) by 2l, 15 ran.
Alphun (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Jumped right and raced freely, led, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened quickly and pulled up 4 out in race won by Grasp (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hdl (5) gf, 8 ran.
Maunby Roller (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Chased winner until lost place after 5th, beaten when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wally Wonder (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec, 11 ran.
Gavanello 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until lost place approaching 3rd, weakened from 3 out, 5th of 7, 29l behind Flying Doctor (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Moon Melody (GER) 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 12, 39l behind You'vegotmerocking (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in May.
