led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened soon after
held up in rear, tailed off 3 out
tracked leader and keen, reminders 2nd, well behind when mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, ridden and hung left to lead 3 out and mistake, headed soon after, held when fell heavy 2 out
mid-division, closer order 3rd, led after 3 out, clear 2 out, hit last, kept on
tracked leaders, ran wide approaching 4th, soon behind
always in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, progress to track leaders after 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakening when left 2nd 2 out
Mambo Sun can quickly step up on what was a promising debut to account for Prime Bere, Wensleydale Star and Kaladin to name but three. Mark Bradburne partnered Mambo Sun when he was one of two Paul Blockley inmates on show in a similar race over the course-and-distance last Tuesday. The former Flat performer gave a good account in finishing second in a race in which only three finished of the 10 that set out, with Wensleydale Star being one of the casualties. The latter was close up in fourth when coming to grief three out, otherwise he may well have been placed at the very least, and providing that mishap has not left its mark, he may be a danger. Prime Bere showed little in three starts over hurdles in France, but kept good company in the main and does at least handle cut in the ground. Any support in the ring for Pipe's charge could be significant. Kaladin got no futher than the third on his Stratford bow and was nothing special on the Flat. He is only lightly-raced though and hails from the right sort of yard. Our vote goes to Mambo Sun.
Beauchamp United 16-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, not jump well and pulled up 2 out in race won by Psycho Cat (10-10) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd, 10 ran.
Kaladin 14-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up, mistake and unseated rider at the 3rd in race won by Hi Dancer (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gf in Jul, 14 ran.
Mambo Sun 9-4 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, soon held, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Canopus (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
Marronnier (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Led 2nd and set steady pace, pecked 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, close up when fell 2 out in race won by Psycho Cat (10-10) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd, 10 ran.
Cecchetti (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 15, 20l behind Mocha Java (9-0) at Chepstow 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul (Flat).
Prime Bere (FR) (9-13) 8th of 11, 15l behind Drole De Drame (10-3) at Auteuil 2m 1f hdl in Jun.
Wensleydale Star 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, close up when fell 3 out in race won by Canopus (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf, 10 ran.
Macho Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, 6th of 8, 17l behind Mighty Dancer (8-9) at Brighton 1m 4f clm (5) frm (Flat).
