soon behind, tailed off
tracking leaders when pulled up after 6th, dismounted
never fluent, always behind, tailed off, pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, headway 5th, hit 3 out, effort soon after, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway 6th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
mid-division, hampered 3rd, ridden, good headway after 3 out, led next, clear last, stayed on strongly
in touch, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off
in touch when fell heavily 3rd
mid-division, headway after 6th, led after 3 out, ridden, headed next, lost 2nd flat
prominent, led 5th, ridden, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
led until not fluent 5th, weakened quickly, pulled up after next
Nonrunner
A number of exposed types here and Prince Vector is given a chance to redeem himself at the expense of Canndar and Indian Pipe Dream. The selection ran a stinker last time out in an amateur riders event but had demonstrated a degree of ability on a fast surface in the past. Granted, there is a question mark with regard to the trip but Richard Johnson has a sizable strike rate for the trainer and he could be a decent prize following that blowout. Tim Vaughan has been among the winners and ex-Aga Khan castoff Canndar is a half-brother to Caradak and shaped with some promise when trained in Ireland. The market is watched on British introduction. Indian Pipe Dream is a long standing maiden over hurdles. A good traveller in his races, he does not find a lot in the finish. Kilcannon Supreme has been a tad disappointing since graduating out of bumpers. He was well held at Bangor and more is required today. Mr Dass placed at 100/1 in a soft ground hurdle at Newton Abbot. The Spieler showed little in two starts over further and it remains to be seen as to what we can expect with those two starts obtaining with two-and-a-half years. What A Biscuit looked useful a year ago in bumpers. He soon lost touch at Worcester once tried over the obstacles. The remainder look distinctly ordinary. Prince Vector is our pick.
Another Conker 100-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, weakened approaching 5th, 8th of 12, 28l behind Benmore Boy (10-12) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Ballerino 100-1 (10-12) Hit 1st, mid-division until weakened 5th, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Qrackers (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd.
Bayford Boy 100-1 (10-11) Prominent and pulled early, led approaching 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Chery D'or (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan '07.
Canndar (IRE) 7-4 (11-7) Led, headed after 5f, remained close up, 3rd straight, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Winterdown Star (11-4) at Navan 2m nhf gf in Nov.
Dancing Bear 100-1 (11-4) Led at good pace, mistake 6th, headed soon after 3 out, weakened quickly, 10th of 14, well behind Opera Mundi (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb '06.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 15-8 (11-2) Led, soon clear, hit 4th and 5th, reduced advantage 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon headed, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 11, 28l behind Chevy To The Levy (11-2) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Kilcannon Supreme (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, soon lost place, 7th of 12, 22l behind Heezazari (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
Master Mark 13-2 (11-7) (tt) bhnd til hdwy 12; nvr nr to chall, 4th of 12, 13l behind Big Daves Legend (12-0) at Bratton Down 3m ptp frm.
My Skipper (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, weakened from 10th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Charlies Double (11-3) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-88 (5) gs in Feb, 17 ran.
Prince Vector 12-1 (10-13) Not jump well, held up in rear, headway 3rd, lost place next, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by First Feerie (11-10) at Stratford 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May, 12 ran.
The Spieler (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway after 6th, ridden after 4 out, 4th and weakening when stumbled badly 2 out, 5th of 14, 28l behind Crescent Island (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
What A Biscuit (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and behind from 6th, 6th of 12, well behind Simondiun (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Antigone's Fire 150-1 (11-0) Chased leaders and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Delayed Approach (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (5) gd, 13 ran.
Mr Dass (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway after 6th, ridden and chased winner after 3 out, hung left approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 15l behind Tot Of The Knar (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
