led to 1st, tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, hung left approaching last, hard ridden and hung left again flat, held on well, driven out
held up behind, headway 6th, went 3rd approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on from last, no extra towards finish
in rear, not fluent 1st, never a danger
mid-division and keen, ridden and weakened after 3 out
held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders when hit 3 out, weakened flat
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened flat
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, soon every chance, no extra towards finish
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden, kept on from last
held up behind, blundered 6th, ridden and weakened from 3 out, blundered last
mid-division, pushed along approaching 5th, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on from last, took 2nd and held towards finish
mid-division, reminders after 3rd, lost place approaching 6th
held up towards rear, tailed off approaching 3 out
There are many in this field that have something to prove over hurdles after numerous disappointments. It remains to be seen what influence Tim Vaughan has had on San Silvestro since he switched yards and market support would be encouraging, whilst Barney Curley sends forth Sommersturm who was the famous losing horse in what was still a huge coup for the trainer in May. Therefore it may pay to keep a keen eye on the betting movements. However, without this advantage we side with RIMINI who has shown winning form in points and some creditable efforts in three starts under rules. Red Current will appreciate the conditions and with cleaner jumping could play a major role, as could Marino Prince who debuts for Jim Best.
Rimini (FR) 5-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hampered 7th, headway after next, went 3rd when mistake 3 out, went right and weakened last, in a race won by Kilmore West (11-0) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun, 11 ran.
Red Current 9-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway approaching 5th, chased winner after 3 out, soon no impression, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Rudanphast (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Sep.
Raspbary 9-2 (10-0) In rear, pushed along from 4th, chased leading pair from next, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Marc Aurele (10-5) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr, 4 ran.
Django Reinhardt 40-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 3rd, driven when not fluent 2 out, soon switched left, weakened approaching last, 4th of 14, 17l behind Cinderella Rose (10-2) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd.
Mid Wicket (USA) 14-1 (10-6) In touch in mid-division, headway 4th, weakened after next, tailed off, last of 12, well behind High Skies (10-5) at Worcester 2m sell hdl (5) gf in Jun.
San Silvestro (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Led after 1st, joined after 3rd, headed soon after 3 out, weakened approaching next, 4th of 10, 26l behind Arisea (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gf in May.
Uncle Bunge (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, went 2nd and challenged when jumped left 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 10l behind Bollywood (9-7) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Luthien (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Prominent, lost place from 3 out, 15th of 16, 47l behind Blue Nymph (10-5) at Doncaster 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Kaycee (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, reminders 3rd, well beaten after 5th, 16th of 18, 40l behind The Brimmer (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Motor Home 40-1 (11-5) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, some headway after 6th, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Am I Blue (10-13) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Sep, 15 ran.
Mulaazem 12-1 (11-1) Led, hit 4th, headed when not fluent next, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 7, 28l behind Simone Martini (9-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy.
Jim Job Jones 66-1 (10-5) Held up in mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, 46l behind Moonwolf (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Sommersturm (GER) 10-1 (11-7) Held up, last when not fluent 3 out, never on terms, 10th of 15, 27l behind Manshoor (10-9) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Marino Prince (FR) 17-2 (10-13) In rear, pushed along approaching 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on approaching last, never on terms, 5th of 9, 14l behind Seaquel (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
