took keen hold, tracked leader, led 4f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well
held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, effort 6f out, weakened 5f out
took keen hold, held up, headway halfway, chased winner over 3f out, hung left from inside final 2f, no impression
mid-division, driven along 7f out, headway over 4f out, weakend 2f out
held up, ridden halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off
led, headed 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, weakened 5f out
chased leaders until before halfway, soon weakened, tailed off final 4f
With those that have racecourse experience looking an ordinary bunch here this may not take too much winning and it may rest between three debutantes, with Special Flight, Laertes Cause and Olifan d'Oudairies short listed and Laertes Cause the suggestion. The selection is sent over from Germany, where last time out he was good enough to contest a Group 1 flat race. Although this preview is done without having seen any of his four runs to date, he has gone well enough to suggest that if he can handle the track he has the speed to win this. Special Flight is respected from the Noel Chance yard that does so well in this sphere. He will have a hurdling career ahead but can nevertheless put up a good effort here, while Henry Daly's Olifan d'Oudairies is another who looks - on breeding at least - as though he will be suited by today's event. It's mere speculation then, but Laertes Cause probably has the right credentials to take this prize.
Dazzling Jim 12-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led after 2f to after 4f, tracked leader, outpaced 4f out, weakened 3f out, 4th of 12, 26l behind Barton Belle (10-11) at Southwell 2m 1f nhf (6) gd.
Don't Keep On (IRE) Arctic Lord gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Special Flight (IRE) Topanoora gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Laertes Cause Giant's Causeway colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m6f and over hurdles, including the Group 1 winners Lavrico & Laveron.
Olifan d'Oudairies (FR) Video Rock gelding, brother to 1m4f winner Mandarin D'oudairies.
She's A Goer 14-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 8, 20l behind Aitch Doubleyou (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in May.
Dream of Love Pursuit of Love filly out of winning miler and hurdler Affaire De Coeur.
Win In Gold Pivotal gelding out of a moderate racemare.
