held up in mid-division, not fluent 2nd, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, went 2nd out until last, weakened flat
took keen hold, pressed leader until ridden 7th, weakened 3 out
led until 7th, weakened 3 out, mistake last
tracked leaders, ridden 6th, hung left and no impression approaching 2 out
mid-division on inside, headway approaching 6th, led next, not fluent 3 out, headed flat, lost 2nd close home
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up in rear on outside, took keen hold, not fluent 5th or 6th, headway 7th, went 2nd and mistake 3 out, 3rd 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, re-took 2nd close home, no impression on winner
held up in rear, ridden and struggling approaching 7th, headway 3 out, went 2nd last, led flat, drew clear with ears pricked
in touch, ridden after 5th, weakened after 7th, pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
BENEFIT GAME takes the eye in an otherwise uninspiring contest. He reeled in Lord Lescribaa's front-running show at Newton Abbot before finding a five furlong drop in trip too sharp when attempting to supplement gains at the same venue. He remains decently treated here and the step up to two and a half miles should suit with the return to hurdles of no concern as he has a course win to his name over timber. The Wee Midget looks the reliable each-way option and main danger. He too has scored over this trip and his consistency will stand him in good stead. Woodlark Island is starting to see the handicapper relent and enters calculations, whilst it will be interesting to see if the applications of blinkers revitalises Charles.
Woodlark Island (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up mid-division, lost place from 4 out, 8th of 10, 26l behind Spice Bar (11-3) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Flying Doctor 20-1 (11-0) Prominent on outside, lost place 7th, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Frosted Grape (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Backfromthebrink (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, ridden before 5th, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind O'Callaghan Strand (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
The Wee Midget 3-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, led until jumped slowly 1st, tracked leader until 8th, not fluent next, weakened from 3 out, 4th of 7, 30l behind Grovemere (10-6) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Charles 10-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden after 7th, weakened last, 10th of 12, 22l behind Mr Valentino (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
R'Cam (IRE) 17-2 (11-6) Held up, tailed off 8th, 6th of 7, well behind Stagecoach Amber (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Benefit Game (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) In rear, headway before 4 out, challenging when mistake 4 out, went 3rd before 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Daneva (11-10) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Painted Sky 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division, outpaced 6th, weakened next, 9th of 14, 35l behind Ardesia (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in May.
Cengiz (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Behind, lost touch 12th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Glacial Rambler (10-0) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in May, 8 ran.
Art Exhibition (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Disputed lead until 6th, led approaching 8th, soon headed, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Phare Isle (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Award Winner 13-2 (10-11) Chased leading pair, pushed aong after 4 out, weakened soon after next, tailed off and eased, last of 11, well behind Brunston (11-12) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
