led to 6th, weakened after 3 out
prominent, led 6th, clear 3 out, stayed on well
in touch, headway to chase winner after 3 out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway 4th and in touch, ridden 3 out, one pace and 10 lengths down, in 3rd when fell 2 out
mid-division, dropped rear 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, to 5th, outpaced next
held up towards rear, headway when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
mid-division, headway 5th and in touch, ridden 3 out, one pace when left 3rd 2 out
towards rear, outpaced 4 out
tracked leaders, pushed along 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
mid-division, behind from 5th
DREAMS JEWEL is taken to get the better of Gainsborough's Art and Bet Noir in a weak finale. Top weight Gainsborough's Art has been a disappointment in his latest outings, but had earlier made every post a winning one off just a 5lb lower mark than he races off here. He can make a bold bid. Bet Noir looks a danger to all. He was pulled up last time when holding every chance and had earlier hit the frame in successive races. Provided nothing goes amiss this time he is another who is worth considering. Dreams Jewel was thought quick enough to contest a recent race on the Flat at York and although he was well beaten there, his efforts over hurdles have been very encouraging. He is thoroughly consistent and handles most types of ground. Dreams Jewel has been knocking at the door and this could be his day.
Gainsborough's Art (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, mistake 1st, headway to lead 3 out, ridden after, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, mistake last, 13th of 18, 32l behind Lepido (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Dreams Jewel 7-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, weakened before next, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Corum (12-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Aug.
Daring Racer (GER) 7-2fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, every chance when mistake 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 16, 6l behind Crouch End Flyer (10-13) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Bet Noir (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders and keen, saddle slipped, pulled up before 5th, in a race won by Doctor Robert (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf, 13 ran.
Bespoke Boy 33-1 (10-2) Hampered start, towards rear, ridden after 5th, soon no chance, 10th of 11, well behind Wheelavit (10-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Fair Shake (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, mistake 1st, stayed on flat, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 15l behind Crouch End Flyer (10-13) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Tilly Shilling (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Keen early, in touch, lost place 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Edgefour (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Compton Star 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 9, 12l behind Dark Energy (11-7) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Wee Ziggy 50-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, never in contention, 7th of 12, 30l behind Seventh Cavalry (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Blue Tweed 14-1 (10-4) Held up and keen, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 38l behind The Snail (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Simplified 100-1 (10-2) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Truly Fruitful (10-12) at Southwell 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd in Aug.
Kenwyn 20-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Wujood (11-2) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd, 11 ran.
Colemanstown 80-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, led after 5th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 43l behind Zabeel Palace (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gf in Sep.
