tracked leaders, lead 4th, mistake 7th, soon ridden, headed last, edged left under pressure flat
led, headed 4th, ridden and weakened after 4 out
always in rear, hard-ridden 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
in touch, ridden after 4 out, pulled up approaching 3 out, dismounted
tracked leader, lost place after 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 6th, ridden 3 out, plugged on
mid-division, behind when pulled up after 7th
held up and always going well, tracked leader from 7th, led last, ran on
held up and keen, ridden 6th, no impression on leaders
mid-division, ridden and behind from 6th
always towards rear, ridden 6th, behind from next
Simondium is preferred to Mizen Raven. The selection represents a powerful combination and could find the necessary improvement in first time blinkers to open his account over hurdles. A ten furlong winner on debut for Amanda Perrett, he has lost his way a little since then and has returned a beaten favourite on both starts over hurdles. So, once again, he may not be one for the mortgage but this race looks less competitive and should be his for the taking. Mizen Raven left his debut form behind to make the frame at Towcester and should be suited by the less exacting demands of this venue; similar improvement again could see him go close. Black Anshan didn't show a great deal in three starts in Ireland but is worth a market check as is Nautical Approach who was relatively short in the market on his sole start in an Irish bumper. What A Fox has shown ability in bumpers, Orphina is better than she showed last time and Travelling Fox has also hinted at ability. This could turn out to be more competitive than at first glance but Simondium is the one to beat.
Black Anshan (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th 5 out, 7th and ridden before 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Green Wellies (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hts chs gd in Dec, 15 ran.
Daring Approach (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Led to approaching 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened last, 4th of 13, 24l behind Qrackers (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Glenargo (USA) 100-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden and weakened 6th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Park Drive (10-12) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Nov, 11 ran.
Go On George (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Blundered 1st, in rear, blundered badly 6th, lost touch before next, 11th of 13, well behind Souffleur (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Imalright (IRE) (12-0) pulled up at the 11th in race won by Perseverance (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec '06, 14 ran.
Mizen Raven (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, chased leaders from 6th, chased winner after 3 out, lost 2nd run-in, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Ballykelly (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Nautical Approach (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, no impression under pressure approaching straight, 9th of 24, 36l behind On Raglan Road (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f nhf gd in Apr.
Paul Superstar (FR) 66-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, prominent, lost place after 3rd, soon struggling, 6th of 12, 45l behind Tot Of The Knar (10-5) at Worcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Simondiun 15-8fav (11-0) Led until went badly left 1st, chased leaders, jumped mainly left and never fluent, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Nothing Is Forever (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Travelling Fox 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden next, kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 13, 17l behind Royal Rationale (10-9) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
What A Biscuit (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Last pr; 8l 3rd aft 11; rdn to go 2nd 15; no imp, 2nd of 4, 7l behind Find It Out (11-7) at Lower Machen 3m ptp frm in May.
Orphina (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling 5th, no response, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Crouch End Flyer (9-13) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May, 10 ran.
