mid-division, lost place 6f out
mid-division, headway 6f out, weakened over 4f out
in touch, chased leader 5f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway 5f out, weakened over 4f out
led, soon clear, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened final 2f
chased leader, led over 3f out, edged right, headed 2f out, kept on
held up, headway to challenge over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven out
mid-division, headway 6f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, headway to chase leader 6f out, weakend 2f out
held up mid-division, tailed off 6f out
In the bumper, Just Amazing is selected ahead of Kayf Diamond and Timaquan Warrior. Carruthers, who was bred by Lord Oaksey, has likeable breeding, as does Charge It, who races for Jonjo O'Neill. The Nicky Henderson-trained Dave's Dream cost 23,000 euros and the Paul Nicholls-trained Just Amazing cost 45,000 guineas and has to be given every chance from his powerful yard. Alan King has his stable in good heart still and his runner, Kayf Diamond, cost 68,000 guineas. Marbury Boy showed some promise on his Wincanton debut, while Alan King also runs two other horses, including the 55,000 euros acquisition, Timaquan Warrior. Finally, Vilcabamba is another with decent breeding in a race that holds plenty of interest. Our selection, once again, is Just Amazing.
Charge It (IRE) Taipan gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Silver Streak and hurdler Chevet Girl.
Comhla Ri Coig Sir Harry Lewis gelding out of winning hurdler Analogical.
Marbury Boy 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 4f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 14l behind West Ridge (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Piscataqua 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace, 5th of 17, 12l behind Abstinence (10-1) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Wichenford Willy Alflora gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Dave's Dream (IRE) Anshan gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Just Amazing (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to Irish 2m4f jumps winner Knocknabrogue and Irish 2m hurdle winner Brave Montgomerie.
Vilcabamba Hernando gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Roulez Cool.