tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 4th, led before 2 out, soon clear, eased flat
held up, stumbled soon after 1st, headway 6th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
took keen hold, tracked leader until approaching 4th, mistake next, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching next
held up, progress to go 3rd after 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last
towards rear, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
in rear, reminder after 4th, headway and hung left approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, flattered by proximity
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened last
Nonrunner
HOLOKO HEIGHTS was a really good victor at Uttoxeter when last seen in a Seller over today's trip and Chrysander makes a seasonal bow whilst Herschel could pose a danger on the pick of his form but has yet to show his full ability so far this year. The distance today is ideal for the pick to record back-to-back wins and as a previous course winner is a good choice to pick up the major honours. Herschel has underperformed so far this year and although he may be able to contend if returning to the best of his ability, he has shown no signs this is going to become apparent in the near future. Chrysander has seven wins from thirty starts and although his best runs have been in Chase company, he remains a danger if returning from a long break with a bang. The safer option for this contest is Holoko Heights and we side with him today.
Holoko Heights 9-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 6th, led approaching 3 out, driven flat, went clear towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd beating Tri Nations (11-6) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Adjami (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Took keen hold, led 1st, headed after 5th, every chance when fell 3 out, in a race won by Strobe (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun, 9 ran.
Bilbo Boggart (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 6f out, 5th of 8, well behind Lovey Dovey (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Daraybad (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Jumped slowly to 5th, led, headed before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Weetfromthechaff (10-9) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun, 7 ran.
Devilfishpoker Com 9-1 (10-12) With leader, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 20, 27l behind Random Native (11-9) at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jan '08.
Mossmann Gorge 6-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden approaching 2f out, never on terms, 4th of 8, 33l behind Front Rank (10-13) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Aug.
Reel Missile 17-2 (10-11) Not fluent, led, joined 9th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened before next, 3rd of 7, 37l behind Edgeover (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 4f beg chase (4) gd in Jun.
Herschel (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders and keen, outpaced after 3 out, last of 4, 21l behind Inventor (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Chrysander 2-1fav (11-10) Led, headed after 6th, ridden 3 out, one pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Treaty Flyer (10-9) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Apr '09.
