chased leader, left in lead and slightly hampered 8th, ridden after 2 out, headed and not much room before last, beaten when fell at last
held up, swerved to avoid faller and unseated rider 8th
led, went right and fell 8th
jumped right, chased leaders, left 2nd 8th, led and leant on rival before last, in command when left alone last
MY RENAISSANCE (NAP) carries a penalty for last week’s victory here but this is his track and trip and he can complete a quick double. Chimes Of Dylan is back over his winning trip having found 3m too far last time at Ffos Las. Alderbrook Lad doesn’t look the force of old, however, while Ever So Much has finished tailed off in two starts since winning at Cartmel in June.
Chimes Of Dylan (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, reminders after 11th, hampered next, outpaced 5 out, some headway under pressure before next, never going pace to get on terms, weakened from 2 out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Dr Robin (11-0) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
My Renaissance 9-4 (11-2) Held up last, mistake 8th, ridden and headway approaching last, ran on well under pressure to lead near finish, won at Sedgefield 2m hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Ringaringarosie (10-5) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Alderbrook Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Led or disputed lead to after 8th, soon towards rear, driven to chase leaders after last, ridden and kept on flat, no impression, 4th of 7, 13 1/4l behind Demi Sang (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Ever So Much (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Towards rear, in touch after 8th, struggling next, very remote 5th from last, 6th of 8, dist behind Mash Potato (11-3) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug.