mid-division, headway 7f out, driven 6f out, soon outpaced, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, driven and lost place 6f out, stayed on under pressure final 3f, no impression
held up, driven 6f out, soon outpaced, kept on final 3f, never on terms
held up, headway 7f out, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and held on towards finish
held up, headway 6f out, went 2nd 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, carried left towards finish
raced keenly and led, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced keenly, with leader, weakened quickly 6f out, virtually pulled up
mid-division, headway 5f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 3f out, kept on same pace, no impression
raced keenly, in touch, lost place over 5f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up
We have a bit more form to go on for this division two of the bumper and it looks competitive with THE DARLING BOY getting marginal preference ahead of Gratification and Hidden Keel. This will be the pick's final appearance in a bumper after three solid efforts so far. All three races have been slightly weak on the form front but his consistency could be the key here. Gratification has a similar profile to the selection but has not been as consistent. That said his debut run rates as some strongish form. Hidden Keel was pleasing on debut after finding just one too good it what should be a solid race as regards to form in time. The usual expected improvement will have him challenging. Off Gallivanting is the most interesting new comer and is from a top yard. He's a half-brother to smart staying novice hurdler Tarablaze so could go well on debut and any market support would be interesting. Not the best end to the days racing but The Darling Boy should end proceedings with a win.
Gratification 5-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, travelling well 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 5th of 13, well behind City Theatre (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
Neltara 100-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 17l behind Lightening Rod (10-0) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Yandar (IRE) Darnay gelding out of Miss Horage.
Hidden Keel 6-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to chase leaders after 6f, stayed on to take second towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Lightening Rod (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd.
Off Gallivanting Karinga Bay gelding out of Princess Hotpot.
Transparency 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 39l behind Whistlejacquet (10-12) at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gs in Nov.
Hopeand 20-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, weakened 4f out, soon eased, tailed off, 18th of 20, well behind Candy Creek (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs nhf (1) gd.
Seam Of Diamonds Montjoy filly out of Diamond Rachael.
Shilpa (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, soon in touch, kept on to take 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Alegralil (10-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f N H flat (6) gd.
Ten Day Wonder 11-2 (10-4) Chased leaders, slightly outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final 2f when 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Shut The Bar (11-4) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) gf.
The Darling Boy 7-1 (10-1) Mid-division, halfway after 7f, chased winner over 4f out, no impression over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Black Jack Blues (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd.
