tracked leader, switched left to challenge after 3 out, hit next, every chance last, stayed on gamely to lead close home
led, jumped left in places, strongly challenged from 2 out, headed and no extra towards finish
chased leaders, detached 3rd, never dangerous
held up in touch, when blundered and unseated rider 2nd
tracked leader, mistake 3rd, under pressure 3 out, soon weakened
Tonto's Spirit latest run came over hurdles at Cartmel. He has taken well to fences and better is expected today. NIETZSCHE beat Caius Marcius over course and distance last month but couldn’t confirm the form under a penalty at Hexham when let down by his jumping. However, he still finished nine lengths ahead of Innocent Touch and meets that rival on the same terms so a return to winning ways could be on the cards for Brian Ellison’s novice. Desert Island Dusk is making his fencing bow and would not have been in the same league as these over timber.
Nietzsche 15-8 (11-4) Held up last, hit 1st, progress 8th, chased winner approaching 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 4, 12l behind Caius Marcius (11-4) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Tonto's Spirit 16-1 (11-6) Chased winner until before 2 out, weakened soon after, tailed off, 10th of 14, 26 1/4l behind Wells De Lune (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Desert Island Dusk 20-1 (11-4) Mostly tracked winner, ridden and lost place before 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair between last 2, lost narrow 3rd flat, 4th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Amalfi Doug (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Go Guarantor 33-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never a threat, 7th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Ninepin Bowler (9-12) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Innocent Touch (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Chased leaders, not always fluent, mistake 1st and 7th, pushed along 4 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 5, 10 1/4l behind Equus Millar (11-4) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
