behind, headway 12th, ridden 4 out, led last, driven out
prominent, led 6th, mistake 10th, headed 12th, close second when blundered and unseated rider 13th
led, headed and mistake 6th, stayed prominent, ridden to lead again 3 out, headed last, no extra
mid-division, ridden after 10th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 14th
behind from 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 11th
towards rear, headway 11th, ridden when blundered 14th, soon weaken
soon close up, led 12th, ridden when mistake and headed 3 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden when hampered and unseated rider 12th
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 14th
mistake, behind, headway 14th, ridden 4 out, no impression
mid-division, lost place after 10th, behind when pulled up before next
mid-division, headway when hit 14th, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakening when hampered 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
There is not the strength in depth to this race that the numbers might initially suggest and we'll recommend Jonjo O'Neill's Monbonami ahead of Sullane Storm, Romantic Hero and Tyndarius. The selection has been raised seven pounds for his recent course and distance success but, in the hands of O'Neill, could yet defy that, especially with his capable rider taking three pounds off his back. Tyndarius is six-pounds higher than for his Hexham win but might still be placed. Romantic Hero is lightly raced and, if stripping fully fit, can be competitive. Sullane Storm won two on the bounce in the spring and now just four pounds higher in the ratings for the latest of them, has also to be considered. Of the others, Hardi de Chalamont is at least dropping in the weights but still has something to prove, while the best of Barton Bog's form gives him chances but he's been plagued by injury of late. Overall, then, we'll take Monbonami to be the punters' friend and score again at Uttoxeter.