prominent until weakened over 4f out
mid-division, headway 7f out, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 9f out, weakened 3f out
always prominent, every chance over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent until weakened over 4f out
held up in rear, lost touch 7f out, tailed off
mid-division, struggling 6f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
made virtually all, shaken up inside final furlong, kept on well
soon held up in rear, pulled hard, lost touch 7f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway on inside after 4f, weakened 8f out, tailed off
in rear, ridden halfway, headway over 4f out, weakened 3f out
Circus Of Dreams is our selection in division one of the bumper with King Of Atlantis and Definite Appeal put up as the alternatives. Circus Of Dreams may have been unfortunate to run up against a decent sort in Kingston Lane last time out and with few concerns about trip or going, we anticipate that he will glean compensation here. King Of Atlantis ran particularly green on debut at Kempton. There was enough in that performance to suggest he was worth persevering with. Definite Appeal was fancied ahead of a Boxing Day bumper at Limerick. The market is watched today. North Run failed to build on a fair run at Chepstow on debut. Billybo disappointed at Haydock having travelled well so don't be surprised to see him show improvement. Might As Well has given the impression that he might be better for a little more time. Quail took on better opposition than this at Ludlow and debut and is arguably best of the rest.
Billybo 7-1 (11-2) Mid-divisiion, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out, 10th of 18, 39l behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Circus of Dreams 10-1 (11-0) In touch and keen, chased winner 3f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Kingston Lane (11-7) at Chepstow 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Definite Appeal (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, headway to 5th under 6f out, ridden in close 3rd entering straight, no extra from 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 8l behind Old Hall (12-0) at Limerick 2m nhf gs in Dec.
King of Atlantis (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along and ran green over 7f out, headway over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Lake Legend (10-5) at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Mar.
Might As Well 33-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 15, 13l behind Lake Legend (10-5) at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Mar.
North Run 28-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, well behind Beat The System (10-9) at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (5) gs.
Blue Tweed Baryshnikov gelding out of 1m1f-1m2f winner Level Headed.
Quail (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Led 4f, remained prominent, led 7f out, headed and ran green over 2f out, weakening when edged right over 1f out, 4th of 14, 14l behind Front Of House (11-8) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd.
Bob's Sister (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Keen in rear, headway 6f out, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 16, 9l behind Flowing On (10-13) at Ludlow 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Scotchontherocks 100-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, headway after 5f, ridden and weakened 5f out, last of 15, well behind Vacario (10-9) at Hereford 1m 5f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Trigger Lea 50-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, 8th of 11, 23l behind The Bonus Ball (10-7) at Southwell 2m nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Racing With Angels 50-1 (10-9) Held up, never nearer, 9th of 15, 25l behind Dont Tell The Wife (10-9) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar.
