behind, stayed on from 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden and effort 3 out, went 4th and mistake last
took keen hold, always behind, tailed off when blundered 9th, pulled up before 3 out
led until after 1st, chased leader until 5th, mistake and weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 6th, every chance on bend approaching 3 out, weakened quickly approaching 2 out, tailed off
held up, headway 9th, weakening when blundered 2 out
mid-division, not fluent 7th, headway 8th, went 2nd from 3 out until 2 out, 3rd and no impression when jumped left last
mid-division, ridden 8th, soon struggling, tailed off
in touch, every chance on bend approaching 3 out, weakened quickly approaching 2 out, tailed off
mistake and stumbled 3rd, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, led after 9th, 4 lengths clear 2 out, soon hung left, hung right and headed after last, kept on close home
in touch, ridden 8th, weakened after 9th, tailed off
led after 1st until after 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
Nonrunner
Veverka, Wee Danny and Better Moment are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Better Moment. The selection has plenty of ability but is an enigmatic type. However he was a fair third behind Top Trees last time out, looks on a fair mark despite top weight and under conditions that suit he looks a value bet. Veverka rates the main danger on his latest second behind Rabbit. He looks sure to appreciate the step up in trip and will not be far away.Wee Danny has been in fair form of late but just gave the impression the handicaper had caught up with him when fourt behind Tarremerique last time. Needle Prick showed improved form to be third last time out and if he improved again he could go well at a price. Of the remainder Keltic Lord looks on a handy mark and could go well at a price but in a arce where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Better Moment.
Better Moment (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Towards rear, reminders 2nd, headway 4th to join leaders, hung left 5th, one pace approaching 3 out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Top Trees (10-9) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Ballyhoo (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden to chase leader approaching 3 out, switched right approaching last and weakened, 6th of 15, 7l behind Lady of Scarvagh (11-12) at Worcester 3m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Kimono Royal (FR) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, hampered 3rd, mistake 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Lubinas (11-3) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 14 ran.
Veverka 20-1 (10-3) Held up, headway on inside after 6th, hard ridden approaching 2 out, chased winner last, no impression, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Rabbit (10-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Needle Prick (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Prominent, mistake 3rd, reminder after next, outpaced approaching 6th, jumped slowly 3 out, bumped 2 out, plugged on flat to take 3rd post, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Jamaaron (10-13) at Stratford 2m sll hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Alaskan Fizz 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division until weakened after 3 out, 4th of 9, 29l behind Maidstone Monument (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Keltic Lord 11-4fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 9th, went 2nd approaching 12th, every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 9, 6l behind Green Go (9-10) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Amadeus (AUS) 7-4fav (10-4) Held up, ridden 3 out, kept on flat, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 9l behind Huckster (11-10) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
