in touch, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten
held up behind, headway after 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, no extra
led 2nd until slipped on bend approaching 5th, soon weakened
led until 2nd, chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, reminders after 2nd, some headway 5th, soon weakened, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, took closer order 3 out, soon ridden, weakened
in touch, joined leader 5th, led approaching 2 out, headed next, soon ridden, kept on
prominent, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Englishtown has been a bit frustrating to follow but looks fairly treated in this company and gain an overdue success, Wardash and Blues Story look the best alternatives. Jonjo O'Neil's five-year-old was a smart performer on the level in Ireland and he showed plenty of promise at this game at first. His form did tail off towards the end of last year, but the stable was having problems. If he is back to his best he should go close off his current mark. Wardash let supporters down her last time when second to Gemini Dancer. The handicapper may have his measure, however he should still be capable of making the frame. Blues Story put in an improved performance over course and distance last time when chasing home Lutea, another big run can be expected. Sunnyland and Not amused may also get into the argument, but Englishtown on the pick of his form may be well in here and he gets the decision.
Classic Croco (GER) 7-2 (11-0) Held up, slipped on bend after 3rd, headway 4th, ridden and every chance from 2 out, ran on, 3rd of 14, nk behind Three Ships (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m amt nov hdl (E) gf in May.
Englishtown (FR) 5-1 (11-6) Held up, headway after 7th, hit 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 12, 29l behind Harley (10-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs in Dec.
Saorsie 6-1 (11-8) Held up, ridden after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, never reached leaders, 5th of 8, 4l behind Naked Oat (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Jayed (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out, eased and pulled up 2 out in race won by Miss Lehman (10-3) at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gd in May, 18 ran.
Blues Story (FR) 66-1 (10-7) In touch, headway 5th, every chance after 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Lutea (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gd.
Wardash (GER) 10-11fav (9-11) Prominent until 2nd, headway after 3 out, soon led, ridden and headed after 2 out, mistake last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Gemini Dancer (11-4) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf.
Club Royal 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 5th of 18, 11l behind Lucky Do (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt sll hcp hdl (G) gf.
Sunnyland 3-1jt-fav (10-3) Held up in touch, went 2nd 6th, led briefly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, beaten when mistake last, 2nd of 8, 9l behind Kims Pearl (10-5) at Hereford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (E) gs in May.
