tracked leaders, not fluent and lost place 5th, headway approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, kept on towards finish, always held
with leader, led approaching 5th, headed approaching next, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
prominent, not fluent 1st, led approaching 6th, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
led until headed approaching 5th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, led approaching 2 out, headed soon after, weakened approaching last
in rear, headway after 3 out, led after 2 out, kept on from last, held on well
tracked leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
The next race on the card is not the greatest contest and maybe PURE FAITH can get his head in front at the expense of Exulto and Irish Symphony. The selection will have a 171 day absence to overcome but if fit could take all the beating. He has twice finished behind the classy Get Me Out Of Here and that form looks quite decent now. Peter Bowen is known for his summer jumpers and this could be another nice one to have. Philip Hobbs' team remain in good form and his recent winner Exulto must be respected. He was a fortunate winner that day as he was being strongly pressed by a strong travelling horse when that one fell. He still put day light between him and the second horse so he should not be underestimated. Irish Symphony has been second on his last three starts but has been beaten by some useful types. He is also not without a chance but we will put forward Pure Faith as the selection.
Dalaram (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, steady headway from 7th ,chased winner 3 out, rallied as winner idled flat, always held, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind The Disengager (10-6) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Irish Symphony (IRE) 11-4 (10-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd when hit last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Issaquah (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Pure Faith (IRE) 11-4 (10-7) Held up in touch, chased leaders halfway, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 9l behind Get Me Out Of Here (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Wheelavit (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 9, 12l behind Dark Energy (11-7) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, went 3rd after 3 out, lost that position before 2 out, weakening when blundered 2 out, 8th of 13, well behind Parlesotho (11-5) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Exulto (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Pressed leaders, hard ridden 2 out, challenging when left in lead last, all out, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf beating Jackers (11-4) by 5l, 17 ran.
Wee Sonny (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Always prominent, keen hold, challenged and disputed lead from 3 out, stayed on best under pressure to lead and assert run-in, won at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in Mar beating Martha Elizabeth (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.