mid-division, headway 3 out, went 3rd last, stayed on same pace, no impression on front pair
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, plugged on same pace
led, not fluent 2nd, hit 5th, edged right before 2 out, long at last, headed towards finish
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, outpaced before 3 out, soon well beaten
tracked leader, not fluent 4th, 3rd and ridden before 3 out, no extra flat
held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, never on terms
mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway 2 out, no extra flat
tracked leaders, 2nd before 3 out, not much room before 2 out, soon switched left, quickened well flat, led towards finish
KELPIES MYTH is 15lb higher than when scoring over course and distance in February but is seeking a third victory on the track and was out of his depth on his reappearance at Market Rasen. He’s giving a lot of weight to the three-year-old Chica Buena but the latter will need to raise her game to complete her hat-trick in handicap company. A further 6lb rise may bring an end to Iolani’s winning run but Morning With Ivan will enjoy a return to familiar surroundings and Wot A Shot has also won around here in the past. Golden Jeffrey is another with an excellent record at this venue and he could go well at a price if his jumping holds up.
Kelpies Myth 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, lost place 2nd, ridden after next, tailed off 3 out, 8th of 12, dist behind Caius Marcius (10-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Sep.
Iolani (GER) 7-2fav (11-8) Mid-division, headway before 3 out, led approaching omitted 2 out, hung left under pressure when challenged closing stages, kept on well (4 hurdles omitted), won at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Little Stevie (10-13) by 1l, 13 ran.
Golden Jeffrey (SWI) 8-1 (11-12) Led until after 4th, lost place before 2 out, no extra flat, 6th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Equus Millar (11-13) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Morning With Ivan (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway when not fluent 2 out, never on terms, one pace, 4th of 7, 8 3/4l behind The Compeller (10-0) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
An Fear Ciuin (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 3 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Iolani (11-8) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Zamarkhan (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Mistake 1st, held up in touch, tracked leaders after 3 out, close up on outer next, led briefly before last, soon ridden, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Noah And The Ark (11-4) at Kelso 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Astute Boy (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort to challenge 2 out, soon driven and one pace, no impression before last, ridden and stayed on to dispute well held 3rd flat, 4th of 7, 9 1/2l behind Noah And The Ark (11-4) at Kelso 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Wot A Shot (IRE) 13-8 (11-8) Gifted clear lead, raced keenly, hit 3rd, reduced advantage after 3 out, headed and beaten when blundered next, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Chica Buena (IRE) 4-6fav (10-12) Always prominent, led before 2 out, driven last, ran on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct beating Lord Caprio (11-5) by 6l, 5 ran.
