in touch in mid-division on inside, headway before 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on, went 2nd post, no impression on winner
led until 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden before not fluent 2 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway before 2 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd post
chased leaders, went 2nd before 3rd, ridden and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, challenged 3 out, soon led, clear before last, eased close home
held up towards rear, in touch 5th, weakened before 2 out
chased leader until before 3rd, led 4 out, headed after next, no impression on winner and lost 2nd last, no extra flat
rear of mid-division on outside, well beaten from 3 out
Three of these ran in a similar contest at Market Rasen earlier this month. Caius Marcius came off a fast pace to finish third but HIGHLY PRIZED (NAP) was one of those that helped set that strong gallop. He didn’t quite last home but will strip fitter today and remains a handicapper to follow when the going isn’t too soft. Fiesole wasn’t far behind and has place claims but Lucky Lover Boy remains out of sorts, despite slipping down the ratings. Gunnery is likely to be placed to good effect again in the months ahead and Constancio goes well fresh. Cervaro Mix needs further, however, and will likely be back over fences again shortly.
Caius Marcius (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) In touch in mid-division, lost place after 3 out, not clear run before 2 out, soon switched left, ran on flat, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Red Force One (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Wells De Lune (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Led until 3 out, weakened quickly, last of 11, dist behind Dear Sire (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Fiesole 20-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, headway 2 out, not able to get on terms, fading towards finish, 7th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Red Force One (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Cervaro Mix (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Led before 2nd, headed before 2 out, weakened before last, 11th of 20, 20 1/4l behind Our Power (11-3) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Gunnery (FR) 9-4fav (10-2) Chased clear leader until 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Mill Green (11-1) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Highly Prized 3-1fav (11-3) Prominent, led before 2 out, driven and headed last, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Red Force One (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Lucky Lover Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, mistake 4th, headway 4 out, went 2nd after 3 out until 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Dear Sire (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Constancio (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-13) Jumped right, led, ridden and headed last, no extra and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 6, 9 1/2l behind Chapmanshype (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Kuiper Belt (USA) 66-1 (11-2) Held up in rear on outside, struggling after 5th, 10th of 12, 29 3/4l behind Esprit De Baileys (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.