held up in touch, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, one pace flat
took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along after 5th, losing touch when mistake next, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up in touch, went 2nd 7th, led going well 2 out, mistake last, stayed on flat
not always fluent, held up, headway 7th, ridden and edged right approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake last
took keen hold, tracked leaders 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, headway under pressure when mistake 6th, weakened well before 3 out
took keen hold, in touch, ridden and lost place 5th, well behind from next
prominent, ridden 6th, weakened next
led, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened last
held up towards rear, headway 7th, close up 2 out, hung left approaching last, not run on
raced wide, took keen hold, behind from 5th, tailed off
Nonrunner
It would be no surprise to see Leamington Lad run into the places again but he's proved expensive to follow and Winter Star appeals as a likelier winner. The selection is having his first run for a new yard but it was his latest performance that really caught the eye as his close second to the useful Guns And Butter has to go down as a decent effort. He effectively races from the same mark once his jockey's claim is taken into account and can give connections an immediate return on their investment. Gurteenoona is worth a market check now that he's stepped up in trip as is Another Native who represents an up and coming yard whilst Jomelamin should appreciate dropping in trip as she appeared to fail for lack of stamina last time. Few of the remainder make any great appeal and Winter Star can shine brightest on this mid-summer day.
Winter Star 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 2 out, not clear run after last, switched right and kept on towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Guns And Butter (11-4) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr.
Another Native (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Held up, hampered 10th, headway 12th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, going well next, ridden last, weakened run-in, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Soleil Fix (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in May.
Leamington Lad (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Prominent, left in lead 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, faded, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Avant Gardiste (11-2) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Marigolds Way 5-1 (10-7) In touch, hampered 2nd, ridden 6th, one pace, 4th of 11, 28l behind Tot Of The Knar (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jun.
Tide Slider 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led briefly approaching 3 out, beaten when hit last, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Georgian King (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Cat Six (USA) 16-1 (10-1) Always behind, 7th of 12, 11l behind Carrietau (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Jomelamin 5-1 (10-13) Soon in touch, mistake 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 15, 16l behind Don't Be Bleu (11-7) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Tootsie Too 40-1 (10-4) In touch, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 14, 40l behind Honeybrook (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Tara Queen 13-2 (10-12) Chased leader, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened soon after, 4th of 9, 14l behind Romping Home (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Amazing Request 12-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 5th of 7, 31l behind Advancement (11-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jun.
Bandits Pistol (NZ) 33-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace flat, 5th of 11, 6l behind Bond Cruz (11-1) at Worcester 2m sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Gurteenoona (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 11l behind Benmore Boy (10-12) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
