mid-division, headway from 3 out, led next, soon clear, jumped right last
prominent, lost place 4 out, no impression after
tracked leader until ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden 3 out, never dangerous
led, soon clear, headed 2 out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division, hit 3rd, weakened from 5th, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened from next
held up, headway approaching 3 out, chased winner from next, kept on one pace after
in touch, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before next
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
The short list for the opener contains Wiggy Smith, Easibet Dot Net, Montara and Rossin Gold, with the vote going to Wiggy Smith. Wiggy Smith looks the one to beat based on his Market Rasen win. Easibet Dot Net showed enough on his hurdling debut to be considered, while Irish raider Montara has to be of some interest being unexposed over hurdles. Humorous showed promise here over course and distance back in May and has to be given some thought, as does Rossin Gold, who has already won a handicap rated 96. Finally, Milliesome was showing promise in bumpers three years ago, but clearly something has not been quite right since. Once again, then, we return to the selection, Wiggy Smith.
Wiggy Smith 4-6fav (11-0) Held up, smooth headway 4 out, challenged 2 out, hit last, soon led, ridden out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Wrenlane (11-0) by 3l, 11 ran.
Easibet Dot Net 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, blundered 2 out, one pace after, 4th of 15, 15l behind Masafi (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Jan.
Fly Tipper 33-1 (11-0) Led, hit 4th, headed 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 10, well behind Nounou (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in May.
Montara (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Behind, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders approaching next, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 32l behind Charlie Tango (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft in Nov.
Dantor 28-1 (9-11) Close up, led 6 out to 3 out, weakened 2 out, 11th of 12, 48l behind I'm Your Man (10-11) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Humourous (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-6) In touch, close 3rd when mistake and unseated rider 4 out in race won by St Pancras (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun, 10 ran.
Rossin Gold (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Held up, hit 2nd, always towards rear, 10th of 13, 37l behind Arresting (10-2) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Turbulent Flight 20-1 (10-10) Always behind, never able to challenge, 8th of 10, 20l behind Swift Post (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl frm in Jun.
