tracked leaders, not fluent 12th, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never able to get on terms with winner
tracked leader, led narrowly 5 out, clear after next, driven after 3 out, kept on
held up in rear, jinked left and unseated rider after 13th
led to 2nd, tracked leaders, pushed along after 5 out, never on terms, behind from 3 out
slowly away and early reminder, soon in touch, led 2nd, headed narrowly 5 out, outpaced after next, ridden after 3 out, no impression in 3rd from next
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There may be a question mark hanging over the participation of LOTUS POND, due to run at Ffos Las on Friday evening. However, he has looked most progressive since joining the Bowen operation and would be the choice if making the journey from Wales to Scotland. Top Billing wasn't beaten at all far here last time over this trip and is of interest off his light weight, whilst Chu Chu Percy didn't shape at all badly on his chasing bow 49 days ago and should improve for the experience. Jassas has to concede upwards of 11lb all round but has looked a useful chasing recruit on both starts over fences and would be the choice if the Bowen inmate fails to show.
Jassas (FR) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, effort on inside when not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, rallied to lead approaching last, held on flat, all out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Whoshotwho (11-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
Chu Chu Percy 5-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, chased winner before 2 out until one pace from last, 3rd of 7, 13 1/2l behind Crest (11-6) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Sulamani The Late (FR) 7-2 (12-0) Hdwy 11; 6th & wkng when fell 3 out, at Easingwold 3m mdn gs in May.
Top Billing 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Presence Felt (11-12) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Ballinvegga (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, left 3rd from last, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Havana Jack (11-5) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Lotus Pond (IRE) 9-4 (10-9) Held up behind, headway after 5 out, joined leader on inside 2 out, soon ridden, led narrowly after last, held on gamely flat, all out, won at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Marquis Of Carabas (12-0) by shd, 10 ran.