led to 6th, chased leader, ridden to challenege 3 out when not fluent, kept on same pace
held up, struggling from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on from last, no chance with winner
always behind
held up, headway 8th, led last, stayed on well
soon with leader, led 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed and hit last, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, chased leaders and not fluent approaching 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 7th, outpaced 3 out, kept on well from last
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, outpaced next, kept on from last
chased leaders, lost place approaching 7th, pulled up before 3 out
King Of The Arctic can land this at the principal expense of That Look and Nelson's Spice. John Wade's charge does have to reverse form with fellow participant, Moor Spirit, in order to win tonight's contest but he seems to show his best work around Market Rasen and with the luxury of not humping around top-weight again, we are confident that he can get himself back into the winners' enclosure. That Look has looked good against moderate opposition. He has failed to exploit what appeared to be an advantageous mark on the flat and returns to the jumping game off a mark of 123. Nelson's Spice was clobbered for a recent chasing victory to the tune of 12lb. All credit to Jonjo O'Neill for taking his chances off a mark significantly lower than his hurdling mark but the handicapper seems to have overreacted. Moor Spirit will be hoping that the sun comes out and the ground dries. Donovan is quirky. Salhood travels well but invariably elects to dodge the idea of victory. Rookery Lad put up his best effort for some time at Bangor and is one to note in the market. A good prize that can go the way of King Of The Arctic.
That Look 9-2 (11-5) Mid-division, led approaching 2 out, driven out flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May beating Glen Rouge (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Mister Benedictine 20-1 (10-4) Led, headed approaching 2nd, pressed leader, led 5th to 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 11, 16l behind Sporazene (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gf.
King Of The Arctic (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Held up mid-division, headway to go 2nd 10th, led 3 out, ridden last, headed and no extra flat, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Moor Spirit (10-6) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jul.
Donovan (NZ) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear, hampered 2nd, behind from 9th, 10th of 11, well behind Kilrogan (10-13) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Nelson's Spice (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, joined leaders approaching 3 out, ridden to lead next, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Jul beating Mey Clouds (10-7) by 3l, 8 ran.
Rookery Lad 11-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, led 5 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed after last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Apollo Creed (11-5) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in Jul.
Moor Spirit 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, lost place 8th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Livingonaknifedge (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs, 9 ran.
Salhood 3-1 (10-13) Led, headed after 6th, chased leader, ridden, upsides when mistake and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Jazz Dance (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf, 4 ran.
Kit Carson (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up behind, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 44l behind Kirby's Vic (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Ortega (FR) 14-1 (11-11) Mid-division, chased leaders approaching 2 out, soon chasing winner, no impression, 2nd of 15, 12l behind Doris's Gift (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
