chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace and beaten before next
held up in rear, headway after 4th, jumped right 3 out, soon weakened, mistake 2 out
held up in rear, mistakes, well beaten 3 out, pulled up before next
held up towards rear, stayed on before 2 out, never nearer
led until 1st, chased winner after until before 5th where mistake, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden before 5th, beaten before mistake 2 out, one pace
led 1st, not fluent 4th, headed before 2 out, soon led again, stayed on gamely
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd before 5th, mistake 3 out, led before 2 out, jumped right and headed at 2 out, jumped right flat, held flat
held up in mid-division, in rear and struggling when not fluent 3 out
chased leaders, lost place after 2nd, struggling 3 out
Not many arrive in form but a chance is taken with ERIC THE THIRD. He was seemingly in need of his first run since November when well beaten here in May and there is a concern this trip is somewhat on the short side for him. However, he does have conditions to suit and the booking of the increasingly impressive Connor Brace takes the eye. He's not one for major stakes but hopefully the market will speak well of him. Woodukheleyfit is hard to assess on limited evidence but is a possible improver whilst Jonnigraig would be of interest if finding the best of his form when with Willie Mullins. Ladies Dancing and Flanagans Field are also respected in an open heat.
Cabernet D'Alene (FR) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, struggling from 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Tidal Watch (11-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Jonnigraig (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Espalion (11-10) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Woodukheleyfit 25-1 (10-12) Held up in last pair, tracked leaders 2 out, shaken up and unable to quicken between last 2, no chance with front pair from last, 3rd of 6, 12 1/4l behind Annsam (10-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gf in May.
Eric The Third (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, weakened after 3 out, 11th of 15, 30l behind Lapford Lad (10-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Atlantic Grey (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden after 3 out, never on terms, weakened before next, 5th of 13, 24 3/4l behind Pardon Me (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Gamekeeper Bill 6-1 (10-11) Always behind, 9th of 14, 24 1/2l behind Blue N Yellow (11-9) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in May.
Ladies Dancing 20-1 (10-9) Led, headed after 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Lapford Lad (10-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Flanagans Field (IRE) 9-2 (10-8) With leaders on outside, led narrowly 3 out, ridden and headed turning in, soon one pace, no impression when left 3rd 2 out, lost place last, 4th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Pardon Me (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Show Of Force 20-1 (10-3) Behind, headway approaching 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 24l behind Dieu Benisse (10-7) at Ffos Las 2m (4) gd in May.
Opera Buffa (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Chased clear leaders, took closer order 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 8, 15 3/4l behind Definite Winner (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (5) gd in May.
