always behind, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
held up mid-division, headway 7th, chased leaders after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
in touch, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner next, kept on flat, no impression
in touch, headway to chase winner after 3 out until next, ridden and hung left approaching last, no extra flat
made most, quickened 3 out, ridden next, stayed on strongly flat
towards rear, hit 4th, never dangerous
behind until kept on from 3 out, never nearer
mid-division, blundered and dropped to rear 5th, no danger after
with winner, driven and outpaced 3 out, soon lost place, weakened from next
Izzykeen secures our vote in the nightcap ahead of Rift Valley and Alva Glen. Confirmed fast-ground lover Izzykeen looks likely to see his conditions on Saturday and while some may have questioned his resolution at Uttoxeter on his latest start, we are prepared to take him on trust against this opposition. Rift Valley is no stranger to winning races in the Summer and trainer Philip Hobbs has done well to exploit a favourable mark over hurdles vis-¿is his chasing form. The visor is also on today and he should give another good account. Alva Glen looks to have been sweetened up by the move to Bernard Llewellyn. That said, his track record rather travels before him and any wagers are made in the knowledge that he is prone to running shockers in among some of the better form he boasts. Ramblees Holly beat our selection at Hexham. There is plenty of evidence to suggest that he isn't quite so effective going right-handed so it is easy to envisage a reversal of that bare form. Masters of War has never justified any of the lofty reputation he has earnt himself in the past. Jonjo O¿Neill is starting to send out winners again so any market confidence is respected. A comment that equally applies to Qabas, who is far better than his most recent run around here would suggest. Izzykeen is our idea of the winner in the nightcap.
Mr Fluffy 10-1 (10-12) Held up, headway approaching 8th, ridden after next, weakening when blundered badly and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Ballycassidy (11-5) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in Jun, 15 ran.
Masters Of War (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Always behind, 10th of 13, well behind Schapiro (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gf in Jun.
Qabas (USA) 4-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, pushed along and lost place 5th, last of 9, 38l behind Xellance (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gd in Jun.
Izzykeen 5-1fav (11-7) Led to 7th, led again approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Herne Bay (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Jun.
Rift Valley (IRE) Evensfav (10-11) Chased leader, led 8th, ridden and hung left after 9th, jumped right last 3, hung left flat, driven out, won at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf in May beating Idaho D'ox (11-12) by 3l, 6 ran.
Ramblees Holly 14-1 (11-5) Held up, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 9th of 15, 17l behind My Lady Link (10-13) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Jun.
Alva Glen (USA) 8-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to go 3rd when blundered last, no further impression, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Mr Fluffy (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gf in Jun.
Siegfrieds Night (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, one pace, 4th of 15, 7l behind Imperial Rocket (10-1) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf.
Bobosh 8-1 (11-12) Led to 2nd, struggling approaching 7th, tailed off, 9th of 10, 25l behind Lanmire Tower (10-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf in Jun.
