mid-division, headway to track winner 4f out, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
led, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
never better than mid-division
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, outpaced 6f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division, lost pace over 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
held up mid-division, headway 6f out, led over 4f out, pushed clear 2f out, ridden out, easily (hand timed)
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out
held up, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden and kept on final 2f, no impression
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these events the market will be very informative, but the main protagonists look to be Farmer Brown, William Bonney and Gripit N Tipit and the vote is given to Farmer Brown. The selection was a fair fourth behind Line Ball last time out on ground that was softer than ideal. He is sure to strip fitter here and with the booking of champion flat jockey Jamie Spencer catching the eye he looks the one to be on. William Bonney rates the main danger on his latest third behind Paulsworth but his best form is on a softer surface and for that reason he is opposed. Gripit N Tipit finished in mid-division behind Whitehills on his debut and is another that is sure to improve but he will need to do so to score. Of the rest, New Dancer is a Zafonic colt out of winning stayer Paradise Soul who hails from a predominantly flat yard and should be noted in the market, but Farmer Brown sets a fair standard and he looks the one to be on.
Farmer Brown (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Held up in touch, headway into 4th over 3f out, ridden straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Line Ball (11-0) at Punchestown 2m nhf sft in Nov.
Harry Flashman 10-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 9l behind Rasharrow (11-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (H) gd in Apr.
William Bonney (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd soon after halfway, ridden from over 4f out, no impression in 3rd and kept on same pace from over 2f out, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Paulsworth (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f nhf gs in Aug.
Domesday (UAE) 14-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 45l behind Winter Star (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (H) gf in Dec.
Duke Of Stradone (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up, headway to chase leaders 7f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Agent Lois (10-6) at Musselburgh 2m mdn nhf (H) gf in Nov.
Gripit N Tipit (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon prominent, 2nd before halfway, no extra from 3f out, 9th of 19, 13l behind Whitehills (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m nhf gs in Dec.
Wellstream Blue River Falls gelding, half-brother to 7f winner Filey Buoy.
Bellaney Hall (IRE) 10-1 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Carroll's O'Tully at Taylorstown 3m ptp sft in Apr.
Mister Jungle (FR) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Insurgent (9-11) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gf in Jan.
New Dancer Zafonic colt out of winning stayer Paradise Soul.
Tom's Toybox Classic Cliche gelding, brother to winning jumper Classic Capers, half-brother to several winning sprinters.
Wee Bertie (IRE) Sea Raven gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler L'Orage Lady and winning bumper Ballybeg Glen.
Bella Cosa (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up, weakened halfway, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Barton Belle (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Blast The Past 25-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 18l behind Rocca's Boy (10-2) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd in Jan.
Insurgent (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 12, 10l behind Tooting (11-0) at Ludlow 1m 6f 4yo nhf (5) gf in Jan.
