mid-division, headway after 8th, ridden to chase clear leader after 3 out until next, one pace
chased leaders, ridden after 8th, soon weakened
held up behind, headway after 8th, ridden after next, stayed on same pace from 3 out
always towards rear
always towards rear, pulled up before 9th
chased winner until weakened approaching 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
in touch, ridden after 8th, weakened after next, pulled up before 2 out
held up behind, blundered 6th, headway under pressure after 8th, chased winner after 3 out, no chance
mid-division, ridden when weakened quickly 8th, pulled up before next
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 8th, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
not always fluent, made all, drew well clear after 3 out, unchallenged
mid-division until 7th, soon behind, pulled up before 9th
in touch, ridden after 6th, weakened 8th, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened after 9th
The toughest contest of the day at Taunton and BENEDICT BAY is only a sporting choice to do the honours. Blueland and Something Gold are also fancied to go close, while Richard Johnson is an interesting jockey booking for the lightly raced Charlie Poole and his mount should not be underestimated. The last named is better off at the weights with the selection from the last time they met, so market confidence would be noteworthy. Something Gold has started to show a bit more enthusiasm of late and merits a second look in this company. As does Blueland, who will love the ground and, having posted a solid effort over course and distance earlier in the month; she will be a live danger today. However, the lightly weighted Benedict Bay is equally suited by the conditions and, as he is likely to be available at much longer odds, he looks worth a punt to small stakes here.
Sawpit Sunset 4-1 (11-1) Mid-division until 4th, lost touch quickly and pulled up at the 5th in race won by Lenny The Blade (10-8) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar, 14 ran.
Lahinch Lad (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, already lost place when mistake and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Maori Legend (11-5) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Posh Emily 20-1 (10-12) Pulled early and chased leader, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 12, 20l behind King Caine (11-9) at Taunton 2m 1f clm hdl (5) hvy.
Blueland (IRE) 11-4fav (11-2) Towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on flat, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Lady Samantha (10-11) at Taunton 3m mrs hcp hdl (5) hvy.
Smart Tom (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division until 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Well Disguised (10-11) at Doncaster 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 18 ran.
Copper Sound 33-1 (10-10) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 11, 41l behind Nearly A Breeze (10-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jan.
Charlie Poole (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up, mistake 11th and 12th, weakened after 3 out pulled up at the last in race won by Alderbrook Girl (9-13) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Jan, 11 ran.
Dew Drop Inn (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Led after 1st until after next, prominent, mistake 6th, soon weakened, 11th of 17, well behind Tarkesar (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Quil Est Beau (FR) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden and every chance after 8th, soon weakened, 10th of 11, well behind Figurita (10-13) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Oct.
Flashy Conquest 150-1 (10-8) Towards rear, lost touch after 6th, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Group Captain (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Jan '08.
Something Gold (FR) 3-1 (11-9) Tracked leader, led after 8th, headed next, soon under pressure and weakened, 2nd of 7, 13l behind Storm Haven (11-0) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jan.
Quillygham (FR) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3rd, led after 5th to 6th, ridden 8th, weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 15l behind Nearly A Breeze (10-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jan.
Whenallelsefails 150-1 (11-1) Always in rear, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Burton Port (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Baker's Girl (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Prominent until 6th, soon behind, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Pride of Dulcote (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Kentford Serotina 33-1 (10-7) Soon held up, mistake 6th (water), struggling from next, no chance when mistakes 3 out and 2 out, 5th of 6, well behind Ceoperk (11-0) at Hereford 2m mrs beg chs (4) sft in Jan.
Benedict Bay 11-2 (10-2) Never travelling well, always in rear, tailed off, 6th of 9, 49l behind Burgess Hill (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
