towards rear, reminders before halfway, tailed off and pulled up after 11th
close up, led 4 out, headed 2 out, three lengths down last, rallied run-in, just held
mid-division, not fluent 7 out, steady headway 4 out, led before 2 out, four lengths clear 2 out, not fluent and jumped right last, faced strong challenge and rallied run-in, just held on
led, headed 4 out, kept on same pace soon after
towards rear, ridden 4 out, no extra from 3 out
Dolciano Dici is likely to struggle off top weight but the remaining quartet look closely matched, though it’s a long time since Fact Of The Matter won on a conventional track and Marble Moon has disappointed the last twice. SIZING CUSIMANO has certainly got his act together and can get the better of the consistent Delight Of Dubai if transferring Uttoxeter form to this easier course.
Dolciano Dici (FR) 28-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 4th until not fluent 6th, lost place before 3 out, 7th of 10, 29 3/4l behind Haul Away (11-10) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Sizing Cusimano 9-4fav (12-3) Mostly chased winner, reminder 12th, led narrowly 3 out, mistake 2 out, hung left and headed before last, every chance flat, just held, 2nd of 5, nk behind No No Maestro (10-13) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Delight Of Dubai (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Jumped slightly right, led, ridden and joined 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Oscar Montel (11-12) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Fact Of The Matter (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling before 3 out, went 4th flat, 4th of 7, 20l behind Mr Mafia (11-6) at Market Rasen 3m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Marble Moon (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, lost place before 4 out, well beaten 3 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Glendruid (11-3) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 7f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
