keen, held up, ridden 7th, behind from next, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, weakened 8th
tracked leaders, keen, 2nd 5th, led after 8th, ridden 2 out, headed, hard ridden to lead well inside final furlong
led, headed after 8th, led again 2 out, ridden, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, jumped right, unseated rider 6th
Roby De Cimbre might just be too classy here and he gets the nod ahead of his uninspiring rivals. None of these can truly be ignored but Roby De Cimbre looks fairly progressive and his owner will be keen for some more success this season after a couple of tough years. The horse was second at the track last time to the decent yardstick of Lord Jay Jay and on ground that suits he can win again. Eye Candy is a fair horse and is better than his recent run at Market Rasen over hurdles; this Irish raider should not be underestimated despite top-weight. O'Toole knows how to win under both codes and has claims, although he has plenty to find with the selection on their pervious clash here at the track. Orfeo Conti is consistent if somewhat unspectacular however he may need further, whilst Caliban completes the field but looks to be making up the number from 7lbs out of the weights. A fair race, with Roby De Cimbre given the nod.
Eye Candy (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 44l behind Katies Tuitor (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f lst hcp hdl (1) sft.
O'Toole (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders approaching 2 out, no impression from next, 5th of 15, 10l behind Katies Tuitor (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f lst hcp hdl (1) sft.
Roby De Cimbre (FR) 3-1fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, chased winner 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Lord Jay Jay (11-7) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Orfeo Conti (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, hit 7th, chased winner after 8th until 4 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 8, 15l behind Lord Jay Jay (11-7) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Caliban (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Led, headed 3rd, tracked leader, outpaced last, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Kristiansand (11-1) at Cartmel 2m 1f beg chs (4) gd.