held up in rear, ridden over 5f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, no impression on winner
held up towards rear, headway on outside 6f out, led 3f out, soon in command, ran on well
prominent, ridden over 7f out, hanging left from over 3f out, soon bumped and every chance briefly, one pace from over 1f out, lost 2nd near finish
held up, raced keenly, headway halfway, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway halfway, weakened over 5f out
raced keenly, soon led, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, raced keenly, weakened 7f out
took keen hold, held up mid-division, weakened over 5f out
led early, prominent, edged right and bumped over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway halfway, weakened over 3f out
The market's always well worth watching for these bumper races, given that only seven of the scheduled twelve have raced before, so with little form to go on, we'll tentatively put up Irish point winner BENBANE HEAD in preference to Barafundle and Edge of Town. Martin Keighley's gelding was a ready winner in his only Irish point to point outing, and comes here for his debut under rules. Jenny Candlish knows how to turn out these bumper winners, so Barafundle deserves respect. Third on debut, the ground's an unknown factor for him. Edge of Town is a newcomer for Donald McCain and could be anything, so again look for any support. That can be the key to these contests, but we'll suggest that first home could be Benbane Head.
Barafundle (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along and headway over 6f out, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Diablo (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May.
Benbane Head (USA) Giant's Causeway gelding out of Prospectress.
Edge of Town (IRE) Witness Box gelding out of winning bumper/hurdler Hackler Poitin.
Jack The Gent (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) In rear, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, one paced, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Springfield Raki (11-7) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Our Little Dreamer (IRE) Lahib gelding out of Majestic Run.
Ruttan Lake (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Started slowly, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 16, 23l behind King of Leon (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nhf (4) gs in Dec.
Stanley Hall Robertico gelding out of Topcliffe.
Getupintime 100-1 (10-9) Held up, always behind, no chance final 4f, 13th of 16, 45l behind Burton Port (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Maidstone Mercury (FR) Ange Gabriel gelding out of Mamma Roma.
Roi des Marais (FR) 80-1 (10-5) Behind, driven and struggling halfway until made late headway, 10th of 15, 21l behind Cill Rialaig (10-9) at Cheltenham 1m 4f 4yo nhf (1) gs.
Moonlight Rose 66-1 (10-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 47l behind Kentucky Sky (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Dec.
Pensnett Bay Karinga Bay gelding out of Balmoral Princess.