made all, clear 3 out, unchallenged
mid-division, pushed along approaching 4, stayed on flat
chased winner from 2nd, ridden 3 out, hung badly left and lost 2nd approaching last, one pace flat
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous
took keen hold in rear, steady headway from 5th, hampered and went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner
prominent until 4th
behind from 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
held up towards rear, behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up from behind, jumped right 4th, stumbled 5th, headway approaching 3 out, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, ridden after 4th, struggling from next
took keen hold in rear, some headway approaching 3 out, no further progress
behind from 4th, tailed off
mid-division, headway 4th, one pace from 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
prominent until approach 3 out
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From a shortlist containing Red Nose Lady, Burning Truth, Gabor and Donatus, we will side with Burning Truth. The form of Red Nose Lady's second in claiming company to Talarive two runs ago looks good in the context of this race, and a repeat of that type of effort brings her solidly into the equation. However, the best in here on official ratings are Burning Truth and Gabor. They are both respected based on recent efforts at this type of level, with the Hereford winner two runs ago, Burning Truth, getting the nod. Donatus should be very at home at this level, with his form standing up to inspection, and with a very good rider booked, looks a danger to all. Replacement Pet has shown enough inside and outside of selling company to be considered, while River Amora's recent chase form affords him a chance, and a market move for Magic Warrior could be interesting. A repeat of his Hereford win two runs ago gives Jack Durrance some sort of claim, while the 14-year-old Governor Daniel would hold good claims based on his 2003 form, but he has been seen only once since. Back at this shorter trip, Court Award is worth a look in the betting and, of the others, Who Cares Wins has been beaten in sellers the last twice, but the best of his form of 2004 affords him respect this afternoon, Golly can be given a squeak, and Croker holds claims if turning the clock back two years. However, Burning Truth gets the vote.
Burning Truth (USA) 13-2 (11-12) Led until 4th, chased leader until after 11th, weakened 4 out, 5th of 11, 48l behind Calon Lan (9-8) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd.
Gabor 3-1 (11-4) In touch, chased winner from 5th to approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Blue Leader (11-8) at Hereford 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gf.
Red Nose Lady 50-1 (10-12) Prominent, led approaching 4th, ridden and headed approaching last, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 33l behind Croc An Oir (10-10) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf.
Brief Decline (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Astronaut (12-7) in a Point To Point 3m ptp gf in May.
Captain Cloudy 50-1 (10-9) Always rear, hit 5th, soon tailed off, 5th of 7, 48l behind Valley Ride (11-8) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (D) gd in Mar.
Court Award (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened, 7th of 15, 18l behind Taranai (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf.
Croker (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden approaching 4th, soon weakened, 9th of 17, 39l behind Mnason (11-2) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Feb.
Harry The Hoover (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Soon led, headed after 5th, lost place next, soon tailed off, last of 8, well behind Diamond Maxine (10-4) at Fakenham 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gd in Nov '03.
Hermano (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Took keen hold towards rear, mid-division when pulled up at the 3rd in race won by Percipient (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (F) gd, 14 ran.
Jack Durrance (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 18, 19l behind Lucky Do (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt sll hcp hdl (G) gf.
Liberty Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, ridden after 6th, weakening when not fluent and saddled slipped 3 out, 10th of 13, well behind Court One (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gf.
Magic Warrior 40-1 (11-0) Took keen hold and held up, headway when not fluent 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 7th of 14, 22l behind Percipient (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (F) gd.
Saposcat (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Chased leaders until 6th, soon behind, 5th of 9, well behind Time Bandit (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hdl (D) gf.
Who Cares Wins 7-1 (11-12) Held up, effort 5th, behind approaching 3 out, no chance when pulled up 2 out in race won by Rose Of York (9-9) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (G) gs in Apr, 15 ran.
Prince Valentine 22-1 (10-8) In touch, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened next, 5th of 14, 34l behind Lawaaheb (10-8) at Fakenham 2m sll hdl (G) gd in May.
Replacement Pet (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, reminders after 4th, led 3 out to 2 out, weakened flat, 5th of 14, 12l behind Percipient (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (F) gd.
Donatus (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Pecked 1st, always behind, 14th of 18, well behind Desert Spa (11-12) at Worcester 2m sll hcp hdl (G) gd.
Golly (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Chevalier Bayard (10-3) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf in Jun '04, 7 ran.
Governor Daniel 9-4fav (10-12) Prominent, weakened after 6th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Arabian Moon (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f clm hdl (F) gd in Aug, 11 ran.
River Amora (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 14, 14l behind Take The Oath (10-1) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-95 (F) gf.
