prominent, took keen hold, mistake 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, hit 3rd, headway 8th, not fluent 3 out, stayed on same pace
led until after 10th, weakened after 4 out
tracked leader, led after 10th, clear approaching 2 out, easily
tracked leaders on inside, challenged 10th, not fluent 4 out, no impression on winner after next, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders and raced wide, jumped slowly 10th, weakened 3 out
held up, mistake 4th, headway 9th, weakened approaching last
MUNTAMI is exposed and John Harris will not be overjoyed to see him up 7lb for a victory at his beloved Market Rasen. However, this enthusiastic, honest gelding always does his best and should give a good account at a price off bottomweight. Zhukov has been a fine torch-bearer for the Kevin Tork yard this season with three wins since mid-May, for which he's risen 19lb. He keeps digging deep though and remains a leading player despite his new mark. Sadler's Star has claims but doesn't win often and keep a close eye on Mr Ramsay. Seamus Durack, seeking his first jumps winner as a trainer, has taken charge of this ex-Irish campaigner and Tony McCoy is a significant jockey booking. Market support would be very interesting.
Sea Cliff (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, under pressure 4 out, gradually weakened, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Amjad (9-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Sadler's Star (GER) 13-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, went 3rd 6th, chased winner after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, held last, 2nd of 5, 9l behind Dashing Doc (11-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jun.
Arlington House (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Led until after 4th, not fluent next, weakened 4 out, 6th of 8, 36l behind Points of View (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in Jun.
Zhukov (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leader 1st, led approaching 8th, clear 4 out, 4 lengths ahead and driven when not fluent 2 out, hit last, stayed on, won at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jun beating Temple Place (11-7) by 23l, 5 ran.
Sumner (IRE) 4-1fav (12-0) Tracked leader, led 6th, hit 7th and 8th, soon headed, lost 2nd approaching last, weakened flat, 5th of 13, 25l behind Naxox (10-0) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Le Toto 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, last 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Ajzal (11-12) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in May, 5 ran.
Muntami (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway 9th, led and bumped 3 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f 5yo nov hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Bob Will (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Mr Ramsay (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Led, clear before halfway, reduced advantage after 3 out, under pressure and headed before 2 out where fell, in a race won by Strongpoint (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 7f beg chase gf in Jun '10, 15 ran.
Pumboo (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division, in 5th and ridden before 2 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 21l behind Suprise Vendor (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
