tracked leader, disputed lead 5f out until well over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken close home
held up, ridden 4f out, headway 3f out, outpaced final 2f
close up, disputed lead 5f out until led over 2f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, outpaced final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, outpaced final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up, headway 6f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
led, headed 5f out, weakened
Some real old stagers in this two mile handicap including Nowell House and Glory Quest but Bid For Fame is the one that catches the eye. Nicky Henderson is going great guns over the jumps and he does well with his few flat runners. The selection has been contesting some hot hurdle races in recent weeks, but also boasts some decent flat form including a gallant second to Theatre in a valuable Newbury handicap in the summer. This looks his ideal trip and he will take a great deal of beating. Nowell House was well beaten on his only attempt on the fibresand back in 2001, but his shrewd trainer gives him another go, and he comes here in pretty good form following a recent victory at Ayr and a decent effort at Wolverhampton. Glory Quest rarely runs a bad race and his recent second behind Macaroni Gold was yet another testimonial to his great temperament, he is sure to run well, but on this occasion we will plump for Bid For Fame
