prominent, went 2nd 5th, upsides winner and every chance 2 out, driven before last, found no extra after last
held up in mid-division, headway into 3rd and pushed along 3 out, weakened quickly under pressure before next
always in rear, never a factor
keen hold early, held up, headway 3 out, travelling well to lead 2 out, found extra and kept on well from last
close up, headway to press leaders 4th, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out
led to 4th, chased leaders until weakened rapidly 6th, well behind when hit 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
held up, headway after 3 out, challenged on outside 2 out, stayed on under pressure from last
took keen hold, held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, driven, struggling after 5th, tailed off
behind, pushed along before 5th, struggling and well behind from next
tracked leader, led 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra from last
held up, ridden and hit 5th, struggling and weakened from next
Nonrunner
STUMPED could be an apt winner with the Test match in full flight and we'll recommend him to see off Master Wells and Critical Stage. Andy Haynes' charge seems to like life around Newton Abbot having took a seller at the course in June and then gone on to perform with credit behind Benetwood last month. He has shown an aptitude for a soft surface and should go well despite having to give plenty of weight all around. Master Wells and Critical Stage are both trained by Jimmy Frost and are worthy of respect. The former was in good nick earlier in the year though does need to reverse form with our selection on their most recent meeting. The latter is perhaps more well known in this grade and while arguably better over further, there is a cogent argument to suggest that her stamina will be brought into play this afternoon. Planetarium was a fair performer on the Flat for Mark Johnston but his hurdling efforts have been lamentable. Gracechurch had been tried at high levels over hurdles in the past and should be fit for this assignment having had a couple of recent runs on the flat. Fontwell winner, Massams Lane, is unproven under these conditions and is opposed. Frosty's Gift plugged on from a long way back on debut at Worcester and while not bred for this game, if there is any money for her, it should not be dismissed too readily. Stumped has done little wrong of late and sets a tough standard in what is an ordinary claimer.
Stumped 8-1 (10-6) Held up behind, headway 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd next, edged left under pressure between last 2, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Benetwood (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
Planetarium 66-1 (10-2) Behind, under pressure and not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 14, 25l behind Turf War (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Massams Lane 15-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Baguenaud (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Gracechurch (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, steadied into mid-division 2nd, headway approaching 6th, 2nd briefly before 2 out, weakened last, 6th of 10, 6l behind Iffy (11-2) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Jun '08.
Levantine (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Held lup towards rear, headway approaching 4th, tracking leaders when blundered 2 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Isitanywonder 100-1 (10-4) In touch, reminders and lost place 6th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Right Option (10-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Something Inside (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden approaching 6th, went 2nd 3 out, weakened and hit 2 out, 5th of 14, 14l behind Super Ross (11-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gd in Jul.
New Minerton (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Unruly before start, reluctant to race and lost many lengths, always in rear, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Rhinestone Ruby (10-12) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Critical Stage (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, soon under pressure and one pace, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Mount Benger (11-2) at Chepstow 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Master Wells (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, well behind Benetwood (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
Frosty's Gift 100-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 5th, stayed on flat, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 19l behind Rhinestone Ruby (10-12) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Mister Castlefield (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) 12th of 17, well behind Drive On Jim (11-5) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl hvy in Nov.
