chased leaders, lost place before 5th, struggling after next, tailed off
held up in last pair, some headway 6th, ridden before next, soon weakened
held up in last pair, steady headway approaching 3 out, challenged going well from 2 out, narrow lead last, headed and one pace run-in
took keen hold, prominent, led 4th until after next, chased leaders until weakened quickly after 3 out tailed off
chased leaders, ridden after 6th, weakened after next, tailed off
held up in mid-division, smooth headway from 3 out, every chance on hit 2 out, one pace before last
held up in mid-division, headway approaching 6th, every chance when hit 2 out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, smooth headway approaching 3 out, chasing winner and going well, badly hampered on inside rail after 3 out, no chance after, not recover
prominent, led after 5th to 3 out, weakened rapidly, tailed off when blundered last
led to 4th, stayed prominent, led and pecked 3 out, narrowly headed last, rallied gainly to regain lead run-in, kept on well
behind from 6th, tailed off 3 out
A race little better than plating class and ROYAL WEDDING is our selection with Olympian and Galoshes the others to catch the eye. Nick Gifford's charge was highly rated last term but seemed to go off the boil at the back end of his campaign. A previous winner over course-and-distance, he should have conditions to suit. Olympian makes a debut for Gary Moore having left Charlie Longsdon. His second to Big Rob at Huntingdon is among some of the best form on offer in this race. Galoshes is sure to be popular with Tony McCoy booked. If he were to reproduce his recent run at Wincanton, he is a serious player under the circumstances. Most Definitely still seeks a long overdue success in this sphere. Fontwell Park specialist, Maximix ran lamentably at his favourite course and might be one to have reservations about. Letham Island is not devoid of ability though tends to throw in too many bad runs amongst the good these days. Santera is fit from an aggressive campaign this summer and should not be wanting for racefitness. A tricky getting out stakes and Royal Wedding is our idea of the most likely winner of it.
Letham Island (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 34l behind Character Building (11-12) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Galoshes 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, every chance when hit last, edged left flat, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Darstardly Dick (10-9) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Olympian (FR) 14-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden after 3 out, chased winner last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Yeoman Spirit (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Royal Wedding 12-1 (10-7) Always behind and fell at the 4th in race won by Cape Greko (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m beg chs (4) gd in May, 8 ran.
Kanonkop 40-1 (10-3) Mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, weakening when unseated rider 2 out in race won by First Point (11-5) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Oct, 13 ran.
Maximix 22-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, well behind Charles Street (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Most Definitely (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Held up, smooth headway on outside 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 13, 7l behind King Gabriel (10-5) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Santera (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear when fell 3 out in race won by King's Majesty (11-1) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Oct, 14 ran.
Kinetic Power (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Charles Street (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd, 16 ran.
It's Rumoured 4-1 (11-5) Led, driven along from 4th,headed 3 out, weakened 2 out, 2nd of 10, 27l behind Ede's (10-13) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
Hawk Gold (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) brought down at the 3rd in race won by Tootsie Too (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Sept, 14 ran.
