tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost touch
took keen hold, 3rd early stages, held up in touch in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear, ran on well
led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced final 2f
Not a lot for puinters to go on and despite the small field this should be an interesting and informative contest that can go to ALASKA RIVER. The champion jockey has been booked to do the job on Brendan Duke's filly, who went close at Worcester on debut and ran with credit at Southwell last time. Race experience should count for plenty and with the ground to suit she can get off the mark. La Milanaise is well-bred and related to plenty of success, although she is likely to do much better with a test of stamina and for today Panache, who is related to speedier types on the Flat, may do better. Logan Rock has a reasonable jumping pedigree and is not ruled out, though Worcester winner Thomas Bell is likely to get found out once more under his penalty. (Jonathan Doidge)
Thomas Bell (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway and hung right over 6f out, ran wide and weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 43l behind Mr Jay Dee (11-2) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Logan Rock Access Ski gelding out of Miss Foxy.
Panache King's Best gelding out of Exclusive.
Alaska River (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Prominent early, tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, stayed on to go 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 6l behind With Grace (11-0) at Southwell 2m N H flat (6) gd in Jun.
La Milanaise Milan filly out of Dalticia.
