with leader, led 3rd until after 4th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
refused to race, took no part
blundered 1st, always well behind, tailed off from 3rd
led to 3rd, led again after 4th until after 5th, mistake 6th, soon outpaced, rallied approaching 2 out, no impression on leaders when not fluent last
held up, headway on inside after 5th, driven along after 3 out, led flat, kept on
held up, reminder after 4th, headway after 2 out, not troubled leaders
took keen hold, always prominent, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
always prominent, led briefly before 6th, ridden to lead after 3 out, idled from after 2 out, headed flat, kept on
prominent, jumped slowly 2nd, lost place 4th, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
jumped slowly 1st, always behind
prominent until ridden and weakened approaching 5th, tailed off from next
held up, steady headway 4th, led 6th, headed after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
Nonrunner
Another puzzle for punters and Wondersobright is a hopeful selection to beat Meltonian and Stoneyford Ben. Wondersobright started the year off a mark of 92 and has steadily dropped down the handicap having finished out of the first three in six races this term. However he wasn't beaten too far last time in a competive seller and could be on teh way back. Meltonian disappointed last time out at Uttoxeter, but is better judged on his previous second behind Shaman at Plumpton. Meanwhile Stoneyford Ben could be finally returning to form, judged on his recent fourth behind Absolutelythebest. Forbearing was a decent enough performer a couple of years ago and looks the pick of the others, but in a very very poor event, Wondersobright could be good enough to land first prize.
Meltonian 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden and ever chance weakend 2 out, 8th of 18, 17l behind Patronage (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Mount George (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 8th of 9, 44l behind Fu Manchu (11-6) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Strathtay 9-1 (10-1) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Dennick (12-0) at Chepstow 2m 4yo nov clm hdl (5) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Wondersobright (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Led to after 7th, led 8th, headed and blundered 3 out, rider lost whip 2 out, one pace after, 4th of 11, 13l behind Just Muckin Around (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in May.
Stoneyford Ben (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden 6th, stayed on from 2 out, never reach leaders, 4th of 14, 6l behind Absolutelythebest (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Forbearing (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader and jumped left 2nd, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 28l behind Elegant Clutter (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in May.
Canni Thinkaar (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden after 5th, soon behind, 15th of 16, well behind Hail The King (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Princess Stephanie 25-1 (10-13) Behind, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on one pace from next, 4th of 14, 22l behind Monsieur (11-5) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
