chased leaders, mistake 4 out, soon switched left and lost ground, switched right before 3 out, closed before 2 out, challenged last, stayed on
led, rider dropped whip then headed 2 out, weakened flat
chased leader, pushed along before 3 out, last next, weakened last
chased leaders, effort before 3 out, switched right after 3 out, led 2 out, went slightly left last, headed flat, stayed on, just held
Course and distance winner Glanvilles Guest probably found 3m2f a shade too far at Newton Abbot five weeks ago and shouldn’t be written off just yet. Aunty Ann is out of sorts but Takingitallin may have scope for further improvement having won at Newton Abbot and Uttoxeter. HENRIETTA BELL stayed 3m between the flags and hasn’t been stopping over shorter trips over hurdles. Though a drop of rain would improve her chances, she should still be tough to beat.
Henrietta Bell (IRE) 7-4 (11-5) Not always fluent, chased leader, led before 5th, clear flat, stayed on gamely, won at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gd in Jul beating Nordican Bleue (11-3) by 5l, 6 ran.
Takingitallin (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Made all, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Slaine (11-12) by 5l, 7 ran.
Aunty Ann (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders on inside, slow and lost place 5th, ridden before 9th, well beaten before 2 out, last of 7, 17 3/4l behind The Jam Man (11-5) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Glanvilles Guest 5-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, chased winner before next, held when pulled up before last, at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
