tracked leaders, headway to lead before 2 out, headed last, ridden and rallied to lead again flat, kept on well
tracked leader, mistake and reminder 5th, ridden and effort after 3 out, outpaced when mistake next, no impression approaching last
tracking leaders when fell 6th
held up, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up in rear, steady headway after 3 out, went 2nd next, led last, ridden and headed flat, no extra
COME OUT FIRING has been in form of his life recently and is taken to continue in his winning ways, while both Bennynthejets and Lord Baskerville are worth noting. Andy Haynes is a trainer to follow and has been producing winners under both codes this summer. Come Out Firing has already won him three races, landing his hat-trick at Newton Abbot earlier in the month. He was not discredited when finishing second to Classic Swain at the same venue last time out and although he has been raised a further 7lbs for his troubles he is sure to be in the shake up once again. Bennynthejets is 9lbs higher for winning over course and distance last month. His trainer does well at this track so he warrants plenty of respect. Lord Baskerville won a seller at Uttoxeter last time out but he does not look the best handicapped of horses so others are preferred. Come Out Firing is the form horse in the race and gets the vote.
Come Out Firing (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Held up, went 3rd after 4th, ridden to chase winner after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon held, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Classic Swain (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd.
Lord Baskerville 5-6fav (10-9) Always prominent, chased leader from 4th, led last, edged left towards finish, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd beating Last Pioneer (10-5) by 2l, 11 ran.
Muntami (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In touch, went 2nd at 6th, led after 3 out, driven out, just held on, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f clm hdl (4) gd beating Don't Be Bleu (9-12) by hd, 8 ran.
Joli Classical (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up in mid-division, driven and headway approaching 3 out, challenging from next, led before when jumped right last, hung badly right flat, driven clear, won at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gf beating Gold Gun (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Bennynthejets (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Made all, stayed on well from 2 out, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in May beating Phoenix Eye (10-9) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Phoenix Eye 9-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, chased leaders approaching 2 out, weakened last, 8th of 9, 8l behind Mickmacmagoole (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Cove Mountain (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, under pressure 5th, soon tailed off, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Runaround Sue (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf, 14 ran.