tracked leading pair, went 2nd 2 out, challenged approaching last, ridden to lead narrowly flat, headed and no extra towards finish
led, not fluent 2 out, hard pressed when mistake last, ridden and headed narrowly flat, rallied to regain lead towards finish
tracked winner, mistake 2nd, hit and lost place 2 out, weakened before last, tailed off
tracked leaders on inside, ridden to chase leading pair after 2 out, kept on same pace before last, no impression, lost 3rd near finish
held up in last pair, struggling 5th, tailed off 3 out
in touch on outside, lost place 5th, soon struggling, tailed off 3 out
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, weakened before last, tailed off
raced keenly, mistrake 1st, held up in last pair, struggling 5th, tailed off 3 out
mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, kept on same pace before last, went 3rd near finish, no impression with front pair
mid-division, struggling 5th, soon behind, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last
This looks to concern the top three and DONNACHAS CHANT, who has his second run for the Tim Vaughan yard since moving to the Welsh handler from Ireland, receives a narrow vote. He was nowhere near his best on his first run for the yard when tailed off last of four at Ffos Las but has strong claims if repeating the quality of his overall Irish form. That run in Wales was his first outing since last August and better is expected now. Battlecat concedes weight all round but he's been in good heart for Evan Williams and another good run should be forthcoming whilst Ahyaknowyerself, another Irish import, looks very dangerous for the Dr Newland yard, although there is just a slight concern about this quick ground.
Battlecat 11-4 (11-2) Held up, not fluent 3rd, mistake 5th, headway after 3 out, one pace when not much room approaching last, 4th of 13, 11l behind Cape Express (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f 4yo nov stks (4) gd in Jun.
Ahyaknowyerself (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace, no impression approaching last, 6th of 15, 10l behind What A Steel (9-11) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gs.
Donnachas Chant (USA) 6-4fav (10-12) Tracked leader, challenged 5th, ridden and weakened quickly approaching 3 out, tailed off, last of 4, well behind Kian's Delight (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jun.
Finch Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 45l behind Geminus (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Highland Park (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened from 5th, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Ivan Vasilevich (10-12) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
Oscar Rainbow 200-1 (10-11) Prominent, took keen hold, challenged 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Mythical Warrior (11-0) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
The Names Harry 18-1 (10-7) Went left start, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 2nd, mistake 5th, lost place when not fluent 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 8, 35l behind Compton Blue (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
On Alert 14-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, moderate headway final 2f, never on terms, 4th of 11, 19l behind Dew Reward (9-4) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gs (flat).
Faith Jicaro (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, rapid headway on outside to press leaders over 2f out, no impression and beaten over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Brabazon (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb '11 (flat).
On The Feather 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leading pair, switched wide before 3rd, close up when wandered next and 3 out, lost place when not fluent next, weakened before last, 5th of 8, 30l behind Cape Express (11-5) at Worcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
