led to 2nd, chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, stayed on flat
always towards rear
prominent, led after 2nd to 3rd, mistake 5th, one pace from 3 out
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, one pace flat
hampered bend after 3rd, always behind
mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
led 2nd, soon headed, chased leaders, ridden and mistake 2 out, no extra flat
mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression when mistake last
behind, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on, never reached leaders
took keen hold, in rear when fell bend after 3rd
unruly start, always behind, tailed off when refused 3rd
with leaders, led 3rd, clear 2 out, comfortably
mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden and headway 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, blundered last, stayed on
keen, in touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
A wide-open affair on paper can go to Millennium Hall, with Najca de Thaix, Art Modern, The Rocking Dock and My Immortal just a few more to mention. Millennium Hall finally opened his account over timber in easy fashion at Perth a fortnight ago, a pleasing result given his earlier poor form on the level. The switch has obviously rekindled his enthusiasm, and Lucinda Russell's charge is a sporting choice. Najca de Thaix battled his heart out to defy topweight over the course-and-distance in June but has been off since. He will be all the better for the run, while Art Modern in contrast ran well just 17 days ago when second at Plumpton, and based on his Flat exploits, may have more to offer. The Rocking Dock rattled up three successes over timber in the summer and was put away with a view to eventually going over fences. That move will no doubt depend on how he shapes up here, and he is an interesting runner along with My Immortal, sixth at the Cheltenham Festival and who returns from a six-month break. Cistercian is on a retrieval mission after falling three out when gambled on at Fontwell last month and is another that is open to improvement. All in all, this is a decent race in which only a narrow vote goes to Millennium Hall who can put his fitness to good use.
Dhehdaah 13-2 (11-10) In touch and keen, mistake 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 8l behind Tamreen (10-12) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
The Rocking Dock (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Always prominent, led and mistake 3 out, not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gf in Jun beating Royal Stardust (11-0) by 2l, 12 ran.
Millennium Hall 9-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway 4 out, led before 2 out, clear last, comfortably, won at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Sept beating Newton Bridge (10-12) by 12l, 15 ran.
Najca De Thaix (FR) 6-1 (11-9) Prominent and raced wide, led 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, led again 2 out, ran on, won at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun beating Calomeria (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Art Modern (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up, steady headway 3 out, challenged next, driven upsides early flat, readily held final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Kings Quay (11-5) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Darwaz (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) With leaders, mistake 2nd, hit next, lost place 5th, soon behind, 9th of 17, 25l behind Gidam Gidam (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Dec.
Grand Display (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, hit 6th, effort next, went 3rd after 3 out, no further impression, 3rd of 11, 15l behind Key Phil (10-2) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
My Immortal 9-1 (10-8) Took keen hold, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, held when blundered last, kept on, 3rd of 17, 7l behind Hasty Prince (11-12) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Apr.
