held up mid-division, tracked leaders approaching 4th, weakened from 3 out
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, weakened from 2 out
held up, tailed off approaching 2 out
led, hit 4th, not fluent 5th, soon headed, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
with leader, led approaching and blundered 2 out, not fluent last, edged left run-in, held on well (no time taken)
held up, took keen hold, led after 5th, headed approaching 2 out, no extra from last
held up in touch, chased winner after 2 out, stayed on from last, held towards finish
held up mid-division, fell 4th
close up, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened from 2 out
held up, ridden approaching 2 out, soon outpaced
held up, behind, struggling from 3 out
held up in rear, weakened approaching 3 out
Lord Landen should go well again whilst Pennellis merits respect but preference is for DOCTOR FOXTROT who can lead his rivals in this dance. Philip Hobbs saddles another interesting contender in Irish point winner Estates Recovery but jockey bookings suggest that Doctor Foxtrot is the stable first string. He was a big price but shaped encouragingly over two miles at Wincanton on debut and should fare better for this longer trip. Larks Lad and Penellis returned as beaten favourite on all three starts so they clearly show up well at home and they may be able to translate that ability to the track on their hurdling bows; it will be interesting to see if their supporters come back for more. Lord Landen was well supported ahead of his debut and justified the market support with a bold show and merits consideration now switched to hurdling. Rappel D'Estruval disappointed on his return to action but a number of the yard's runners have needed their first outing of the season and it would be no surprise to see him fare better now going over obstacles. This race could throw up a few winners but we'll take Doctor Foxtrot to come out on top today.
Walamo (GER) 7-1 (11-5) With leader, under pressure and effort approaching last, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Get Me Out Of Here (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Bernie The Banker 66-1 (11-4) Always behind, 10th of 11, 48l behind John's Gift (11-1) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (5) gs.
City Heights (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 9th, ridden after 3 out, 3rd and beaten when fell last, in a race won by Billie Magern (11-3) at Stratford 2m 6f nh nov hdl (3) gf in Aug, 7 ran.
Doctor Foxtrot (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Pepe Simo (11-4) at Wincanton 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) gs.
Estates Recovery (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Made all, battled well when chall from 2nd last, row, won at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp gd in Jun beating Elite Beneficial (11-7) by 1l, 14 ran.
Larks Lad (IRE) 10-11fav (11-4) Tracked leaders until weakened very quickly 8f out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Aldertune (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn N H flat (5) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Lord Landen (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 6f out, led 4f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Pro Pell (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Oct.
No Principles 8-1 (11-8) Held up, headway 8f out, beaten over 2f out, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Another Kate (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd.
Pennellis (FR) 2-1fav (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 15, 28l behind Tocca Ferro (10-7) at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Mar.
Rappel d'Estruval (FR) 9-4fav (10-8) Prominent, carried wide briefly bend after 5f, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 17l behind Any The Wiser (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Rocky Lane (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 14, 44l behind Baren De Doc (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Swansbrook (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Chased leading pair, mistake 6th, weakened into 5th when hit 2 out, 5th of 11, 25l behind Sonowyouno (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs.
Camomile Green 66-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, some headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 39l behind Miss Phoebe (11-0) at Stratford 2m mrs nov sll hdl (5) gd in May.
Tegan Lee 10-1 (10-5) Not fluent, always in rear, ridden and struggling 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, 35l behind Quartano (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) hvy.
