held up, some progress after 6th, ridden 3 out, soon beaten and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, kept on
in touch, led 4 out, ridden when headed approaching last on one pace
led, headed 5th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, led 5th, headed 4 out, soon weakened
in touch until weakened 6th, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, steady headway from 3 out, led approaching last, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
always in rear, behind from 7th, pulled up next
always towards the rear, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden from 7th, plugged on one pace
mid-division, ridden when mistake 3 out, soon held
towards rear, mistake 3rd, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out
held up, ridden for progress 4 out, weakened 2 out
COLONIAL JIM can continue the purple patch of the Neil Mulholland yard although Major Miller and Prof d' Lisle are likely to have their supporters. The selection has been given a hefty rise in the weights for seeing off the ultra-consistent Cannon Fire last time out but all credit must go to the trainer for getting him in off a basement rating and on ground that suits, he will be difficult to beat. Major Miller is a half-brother to the smart Miller's Bay. He ran a creditable race at Huntingdon without threatening to win it. He would need to reverse form with Prof d' Lisle in order to land this contest. Battle Stations was something of a surprise winner at Aintree but he would not be inconvenienced by any give in the ground today. Patsy Finnegan is not one of the stable stars at the Alan King yard. The maiden produced a respectable effort behind The Nightingale at Taunton and is unlikely to meet anything like that on this occasion. The form of Benmore Boy's last run was given a significant boost by Busker Royale last week so Henrietta Knight's charge is one to note in the market. Colonial Jim can land the three-timer.
Benmore Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, mid division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 8l behind Busker Royal (11-9) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Patsy Finnegan 16-1 (10-7) Held up last, past weakening horses from 6th, hit 7th, ridden after 3 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 12l behind The Nightingale (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Major Miller 13-2 (11-9) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakened flat, 4th of 15, 8l behind Chaim (10-9) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Cornelia 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next, well beaten when hit last, 7th of 11, 35l behind Carole's Legacy (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Earcomesthedream (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along approaching 5th, hit next, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 29l behind Sheriff Hutton (11-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Atherstone Hill (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, struggling when mistake 7th, soon behind, 9th of 13, well behind Giles Cross (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy.
Omme Antique (FR) 13-8fav (11-8) Held up, keen, ridden after 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, 30l behind Bay Hawk (10-8) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Supreme Keano (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 4th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 4th of 10, 30l behind Darstardly Dick (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Prof de L'Isle (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden 3 out, every chance 2 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Chaim (10-9) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
How Are You Going (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Held up, headway to go distant 2nd after 3 out, to approaching 2 out, rallied flat, just missed 2nd, 3rd of 8, 35l behind Little Josh (10-12) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Red Rattle (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, never near leaders, mistake last, 9th of 18, 24l behind Frontier Dancer (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Tarateeno 4-1 (11-2) Chased leader until approaching 7th, outpaced and hit 2 out, stayed on again before last, went 2nd run-in, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Midnight Chase (11-12) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy.
Colonial Jim (IRE) 5-6fav (9-11) Held up, steady headway 3 out, going well when not fluent last, led close home, easy, won at Towcester 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov beating Cannon Fire (11-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
First Blue (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 15, 28l behind Ruby Crown (10-0) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy.
Hillridge 50-1 (10-0) Held up behind, hit 6th and 8th, some late progress, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 9l behind Busker Royal (11-9) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Battle Stations 8-1 (10-12) Led, headed 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, rallied last, stayed on gamely to lead towards finish, won at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun beating Chevy To The Levy (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
