raced keenly, tracked leader, challenged 3 out, soon led, very easily
chased leaders on inside, switched right before 8th, not much room 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner, kept on
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd from next
always last, pushed along after 4 out, well beaten 3 out
Dino Velvet has taken well to fences and Tikkinthebox has much more experience than his three rivals and has already won twice around here. MICK PASTOR beat a subsequent winner by 19 lengths at Southwell when last in action in June. Left on his own in a match earlier, he can complete his hat-trick on his handicap debut over fences. Ballinsker was pulled up on his chasing bow but should be capable of better.
Mick Pastor (FR) 5-4 (11-4) Chased leader, blundered 8th, led 2 out, soon clear, won at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jun beating Courtandbould (10-12) by 19l, 3 ran.
Dino Velvet (FR) 9-2 (10-5) Slow 1st, last after next, jumped right 6th, not fluent next, closed before 4 out, went 3rd after last, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Tonto's Spirit (10-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Tikkinthebox (IRE) 4-1 (12-3) Led until mistake and unseated rider 6th, at Newton Abbot 2m hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Ballinsker (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Held up in rear, steady headway 5th, ridden 8th, pulled up before 4 out, at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
