HAPPY HOLLOW was three from three in bumpers in the first half of this year. This will be his first start under Flat Rules and he hasn't run since May but he looks a fine prospect who has more scope than any of his rivals. Star Of Lombardy is probably the danger given she was placed at Leicester and Chelmsford last year. But Mark Johnston's filly goes beyond 7f for the first time following a lengthy absence. Vision Of Beauty was a well-beaten third on her debut at Newcastle though should know more today but Cape Dignity needs more after modest runs at Newcastle and Lingfield.
Happy Hollow 7-4fav (11-8) Held up towards rear and keen, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f (6) gd in May beating Mister Whitaker (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Mexican Jim 100-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, well beaten over 3f out, 11th of 14, 34 3/4l behind Smartie Artie (10-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Thenobleprankster (IRE) 200-1 (9-13) Oupaced and always in rear, struggling halfway, behind and eased final 2f, last of 7, dist behind Egyptian (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn stks (4) pol in Jul.
Amadiva (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, well beaten final 4f, 7th of 11, 29l behind Fast Play (11-10) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Oct.
Striking Nigella 150-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always towards rear, 11th of 15, 29 1/2l behind Scruffy Mcguffy (9-1) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Cape Dignity (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden to go 4th 2f out, no impression after, 4th of 8, 8l behind Brodie (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Come Back King (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind High Command (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Unblinking 25-1 (9-5) Always behind, 10th of 13, 17 1/4l behind First Voyage (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Oct.
Dream Journey (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, no impression after, 7th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Cloudberry (9-5) at Bath 1m mdn stks (4) sft in Jun.
Notion Of Beauty (USA) 20-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, last of 9, 16 1/4l behind Musaanada (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp fll (5) pol in Nov.
Star Of Lombardy (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Crowning Glory (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn fll stks (4) pol in Nov.
Vision Of Beauty (FR) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway to chase leading pair over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 5, 8 1/2l behind Vuela (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (6) pol in Nov.
