chased winner, slow 6th and 7th, pushed along 4 out, lost 2nd 3 out, went 2nd again last, driven flat, stayed on but unable to get to winner
made all, pushed along and pressed 2 out, driven out flat
jumped left, raced keenly, chased leaders, switched right and went 2nd 3 out, every chance when mistake 2 out, 3rd and no extra flat
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Jonjo O’Neill’s runners are running well at the moment so WASDELL DUNDALK may be capable of putting some inauspicious efforts over hurdles behind him. Fabrique En France has had recurrent wind surgery and that has limited his visits to the races in the past. Byzantine Empire has won over hurdles during the summer so cannot be ruled out but it would be a major shock were Nyoufsea to prevail from some 24lbs out of the handicap.
Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, last of 6, dist behind Percy's Word (11-12) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Fabrique En France (FR) 15-8 (12-0) Contested lead, bumped 2nd, headed before 3rd, led 5th, joined 7th, headed and ridden 3 out where jumped left, went left again 2 out, kept on, last of 3, 4 1/2l behind Spark Of Madness (10-12) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Nyoufsea 125-1 (10-2) In rear, reminders after 6th, lost touch 8th, soon pulled up, at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Byzantine Empire 11-8 (11-0) In rear, still last but in touch when ridden 3 out, soon one pace, last of 3, 6l behind See The Sea (11-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
