tracked winner, ridden 3 out to chase winner, 6 lengths down going to 2 out, soon one pace
always in rear and jumped right
towards rear, brief effort 5th
towards rear, hit 5th and soon behind
held up, ridden 3 out, kept on, no chance with winner
towards rear, headway after 5th, weakened 3 out
made all, soon clear, mistake 3 out, jumped left when tired last, unchallenged
tracked leaders, hit 5th and weakened
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Otage de Brion, Jardin De Vienne and Sumdancer and the vote is given to Otage de Brion. The selection won well last time out when beating Ohana and although having a penalty for that win he looks progressive and he is taken to win again. Jardin De Vienne rates the main danger on his latest third behind Rightaway Star he looks sure to improve and should be watched in the market. Sumdancer was behind the selection last time out and although better off at the weights he still has a little to find. Kikos hails from a yard in top form but has shown little of late so can not be put forward with much confidence. Of the remainder Achieved ran with promise on his debut and is another that is sure to improve but he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time and with this ion mind for the winner we return to Otage de Brion.
Otage De Brion (FR) 15-2 (11-2) Tracking leaders and always going well, led approaching 3 out, clear 2 out, comfortably, won at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in May beating Ohana (10-2) by 9l, 12 ran.
Achieved 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 16l behind Munnings Touch (11-4) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gd in May.
Debord (FR) 16-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and every chance 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 21l behind Rehearsed (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct (Flat).
Doctored 100-1 (11-0) Behind, struggling when unseated rider 4 out in race won by Grecian Groom (11-5) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 11 ran.
Jardin De Vienne (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat, nearest at finish, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Rightway Star (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Kikos (FR) 66-1 (10-12) Always rear, 12th of 17, 45l behind Zebra Crossing (10-12) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Marsam (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 9th 4 out, 5th next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 11th of 18, 20l behind Impudent (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in May.
Phoenix Hill (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden after 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Golden Child (10-9) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 5 ran.
Crouch End Flyer 33-1 (10-10) Always in rear, 8th of 14, 17l behind Katess (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd.
Sumdancer (NZ) 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, hit 3rd and next, chased winner from 6th, upsides 3 out, blundered next, weakened approaching last, 4th of 12, 15l behind Ohana (10-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
