tracked leaders, went 2nd from 2nd until 4th, ridden before 3 out, no extra from next
led, not fluent 1st or 6th, ridden before 2 out, headed towards finish
held up in last, behind 3rd, closed after 6th, pushed along 9th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, soon in touch, closed to take 2nd 4th, ridden before 2 out, edged left approaching last, stayed on under pressue flat, led towards finish
tracked leader until not fluent 2nd, not fluent 9th, went 3rd 2 out, no impression on front piar
A very interesting novices event in which a few look to have decent claims. Chaser Lost Legend was sent to Newton Abbot for a confidence-booster last time but the move backfired as he blundered and unseated his rider in the early stages. He's probably best watched here but My Lucky Flame is at the top of her game and seeking a four-timer. Mikey Hamill's claim will help offset her penalties while Newton Abbot winner Kilbree Kid is on an upward curve and Up For An Oscar would have been placed at Southwell last time had he not fallen. BENEFIT OF YOUTH was getting plenty of weight from Scoter Fontaine here three weeks ago but has got his act together this summer and could be another for the Tim Vaughan team in this.
My Lucky Flame (IRE) 6-4fav (11-2) Tracked leader, led 9th, ridden before 2 out, headed before last, regained lead run-in, driven out, won at Bangor 3m mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Jul beating Gulf Punch (10-3) by nk, 5 ran.
Benefit Of Youth (IRE) 5-6fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd when not fluent 3rd, led after 6th, headed 3 out, not fluent 2 out or last, led again flat, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jul beating Scoter Fontaine (11-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
Abbraccio 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, lost 2nd after 3 out, soon weakened, left 3rd last, 3rd of 4, 47l behind Cool Macavity (10-12) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Lost Legend (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) In touch in mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Sheriff Hutton (11-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gf, 14 ran.
Vinnie The Fish (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Behind, struggling after 3rd, never a factor, last of 11, well behind Falcarragh (11-0) at Stratford 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Kilbree Kid (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led 5th, headed narrowly before 2 out, regained lead before last, kept on well, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jul beating Danandy (11-0) by 3l, 9 ran.
Up For An Oscar (IRE) 3-1fav (11-1) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 8th, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden and pressed winner before next, 2 lengths down and held when fell last, in a race won by Blackwell Synergy (11-7) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Jun, 10 ran.
Native Brian (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Cool George (10-0) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) sft in Jan '12.
Phantom Ranch 33-1 (8-10) Always in rear, reminders over 8f out, tailed off, 10th of 12, 38l behind Weybridge Light (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul (flat).
The Wicked Kipper 15-2 (10-5) Tracked leader, weakened from 3 out, 5th of 11, 35l behind Loose Preformer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
