prominent, went 2nd after 5th until not fluent 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened last
held up mid-division, mistake 1st, headway after 5th, weakened 3 out, mistake 2 out
always in touch, went 2nd just after 3 out, led 2 out, mistake last, driven out
with leader, led 5th, headed 2 out, still challenging flat, no extra towards finish
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 5th, weakened 2 out
behind, reminders after 4th, struggling badly when jumped right next
led, not fluent 1st, headed 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
A race with 'Book Your Christmas Parties at Racecourse' in the title in the middle of July raises an eyebrow or two however preference is for Six Day War ahead of Canndar and Rapid Pete. The selection has been given a break since his last run, when he finished just four lengths behind the talented Numide. He stayed a mile and a half on the flat, but should be able to cope with the drop back to two miles today and he gets the nod. Icansingarainbow, Foreign Edition and Saltrash are all newcomers who need respect, especially the latter if he is well-supported in the betting. Stablemate Blazing Run hasn't shown anything to date, whilst Canndar was given a quiet introduction on his recent debut and could in the end be the pick of Tim Vaughan's trio. Rapid Pete needs to improve on his last run at Uttoxeter but the drop in trip could help, however it is Six Day War who can lead them home.
Canndar (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway 5th, hit 3 out, effort soon after, weakened before next, 5th of 13, 31l behind Indian Pipe Dream (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Rapid Pete (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up, mistake 7th, progress next, under pressure and beaten approaching 2 out, 8th of 15, 32l behind The Snail (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Saltrash (IRE) Rashar gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Dunbrody Millar and hurdler Annameadle.
What A Biscuit (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Prominent, led 5th, ridden, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 30l behind Indian Pipe Dream (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Icansingarainbow 20-1 (8-11) Awkward leaving stalls, held up in rear, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 10l behind Laish Ya Hajar (9-0) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) frm in Jun (Flat).
Six Day War (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Led, headed 2nd, ridden 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Numide (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Stoneacre Gareth (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders until weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Bienheureux (8-11) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Apr (Flat).
Hirijan 40-1 (10-6) Held up, driven 7f out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 41l behind Galapagos Islands (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Musical Affair 200-1 (9-11) Held up, hampered first, headway after 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Robert The Brave (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
A Perfect Gent (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Took keen hold in rear, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 20l behind Bob Run (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Foreign Edition (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 22l behind Wee Charlie Castle (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Jun (Flat).
Blazing Run 40-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, challenged 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 12, well behind Simondiun (11-5) at Worcester 3m nov hdl (4) gf.
