tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on
prominent, every chance and edged left over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
mid-division, lost place after 6f, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
behind, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
In a race dominated by newcomers, we look to High Commision to get off to a good start against Jam Packed and Aitch Doubleyou. There is little public evidence to go on, but Jam Packed will no doubt attract support, being an Irish import now with Jonjo O'Neill. He is a half-brother to a winner over fences though and that is where his long-term future no doubt lies. The other runner with a bit of experience is Aitch Doubleyou who shaped well enough when second at Towcester a fortnight ago. That at least showed that he has stamina, and that will come in handy here, as will the inclusion of Mick Fitzgerald in the saddle. Lord Bathwick and Quinta de Lobo are both related to plenty of winners, and any support in the ring for either should be noted. However, we are going to take a chance that High Commision will be ready to do the business first time. Henry Daly normally houses progressive bumper performers, and this son of Bob Back is sure to have been well schooled. With Richard Johnson to help, the six-year-old can go close.
Aitch Doubleyou (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Raced wide, held up, headway over 5f out, ridden, every chance over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Lambrini Legend (10-11) at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gs.
High Commission Bob's Return gelding out of point winner Florencebray.
Lord Bathwick (IRE) Mister Lord gelding, half-brother to winners over jumps.
Quinta de Lobo Karinga Bay gelding, half-brother to numerous winners over jumps.
The Jolly Trolley (IRE) Lord Americo gelding out of an unraced mare.
Jam Packed (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Never a factor, 9th of 13, 28l behind De Valira (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m nhf gs in Mar.
She's A Goer Bluegrass Prince mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Curved Air (IRE) Turtle Island filly out of 7f winner Poetry.
