chased leaders, mistake 6th, ridden to go 2nd before 3 out, no impression, well held 2 out
with leader, led 2nd, not fluent 7th, clear 3 out, easily
led until 2nd, chased winner until before 3 out where mistake, soon weakened, mistake 2 out
not always fluent in last, taken wide at times, outpaced after 7th, well beaten before 3 out
Eddie Edge has a good opportunity to grab a second career victory on board CHANCE A TUNE. His mount boasts decent form in novice company and will be receiving 5lb from likely market rival Clay Rogers taking into account riders’ claims. The latter won his maiden here in July, however, and won’t go down with a fight. Thomas Kershaw and Soul Icon need to take a big step forward returning from a break.
Chance A Tune (FR) 13-8 (11-7) Chased leader until after 2nd, outpaced 3 out, kept on approaching last, soon went 3rd, not trouble winner, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Byzantine Empire (11-3) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Clay Rogers (IRE) 1-12fav (11-4) Made virtually all, not fluent 6th, clear flat, eased towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Ali Star Bert (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 4 ran.
Thomas Kershaw (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 3 out, weakened before next, last of 3, dist behind An Tailliur (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Soul Icon 80-1 (10-10) In rear throughout, not fluent 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon tailed off, last of 4, 36l behind Ripper Roo (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in Apr.
