led to 3 out, lost 2nd place last, no extra
tracked leaders in 3rd and in rear, led 3 out, clear before last, readily
tracked leader, chased winner from last, no impression
Nonrunner
Golanova was almost two lengths behind THE ITALIAN YOB at Fontwell last time and is only a pound better off. Nick Williams’ charge should confirm that running and can finally get his head back in front in what looks a weak finale. Gold Mountain was third here two runs ago before being an early casualty at Chepstow and makes more appeal than Duke Arcadio, who hasn’t built on early promise.
The Italian Yob (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leader, jumped right 3rd, led approaching 7th until after 7th, chased leader, led again and went right 3 out, over 1 length ahead last, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Easy Street (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Gold Mountain (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-12) Held up, blundered and unseated rider 2nd, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Golanova 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, outpaced 4 outy, rallied into 3rd 2 out, one pace under pressure and no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Easy Street (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Duke Arcadio (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Not always fluent, led, clear 5th until 10th, headed after 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 6, dist behind Dawnieriver (11-11) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Mar.