mid-division, headway 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, 3rd and beaten when mistake last, one pace
led until not fluent 4th, weakened after 7th
held up towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden 7th, soon beaten, tailed off
held up in mid-division, took keen hold, effort 7th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
held up in rear, mistake 4th, progress into 12 lengths 5th 2 out, given 2 reminders before last, ran on flat, nearest finish
held up towards rear on outside, headway after 4th, went 2nd briefly before 2 out, one pace last
prominent, not fluent 3rd, led next, ridden approaching 2 out, just held on
tracked leaders, lost place when not fluent 5th, reminder after next, behind from 7th, tailed off
prominent, jumped right, ridden after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on flat, just held
Whistling Senator is only 4lb higher than when scoring at Huntingdon in May but, like Am I Blue and Kahsabelle, has plenty to prove on ground this soft. Cerveza Dinero looks interesting, however, making a swift reappearance after finishing second at Uttoxeter on Sunday while Minella Ranger has been placed in novice events at Worcester and Hereford, though beaten a long way on both occasions. Victor Echo, Numbercrucher and Romance Dance are all returning from lengthy breaks while A NUN WITH A GUN has been off again since finishing a close second at Aintree in June. She does, however, like easy going so it could be worth taking a chance on her fitness here.
Cerveza Dinero 9-2 (11-4) Prominent, led 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Coffee (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Am I Blue 7-2fav (10-13) Led until not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Mavalenta (11-10) at Ffos Las 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
A Nun With A Gun (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Held up 4th and last in touch, went 3rd 4 out, effort next, 2 lengths down in 2nd last, ridden and stayed on to press winner flat, just held, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Pickworth (10-6) at Aintree 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Jun.
Minella Ranger (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, ridden after 2 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 5, 13l behind Vegas Cash (11-12) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Victor Echo (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, 6th and beaten when mistake next, 5th of 8, 19l behind Pinerolo (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Numbercruncher (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Slightly hampered 1st, towards rear, blundered last, stayed on strongly from last, took 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 13, 21l behind Gotoyourplay (11-2) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Dec.
Romance Dance 50-1 (10-9) Never better than mid-division, 19th of 21, 39l behind Sparrow Hills (10-11) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan '11.
Whistling Senator (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 11, 49l behind Akbabend (11-13) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Kahsabelle (FR) 9-1 (11-1) Tracked leader on outside, hit and reminder after 8th, lost place after 4 out, behind when mistake next, plugged on to go moderate 4th when hit last, 4th of 10, 24l behind Victor Hewgo (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jul.
