held up in rear, some headway after 9th, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, weakened 9th, tailed off
held up in mid-division, took keen hold, headway approaching 8th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
always prominent, led after 6th, headed flat, hard ridden to lead again post
held up towards rear, headway after 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
led, clear 3rd, not fluent 6th, soon ridden and headed, weakened well before next, pulled up before 9th
in rear, not fluent 4th or 6th, behind next, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, challenged 9th, ridden 3 out, beaten when not fluent 2 out, mistake last
mid-division, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 6th, challenged 9th, led flat, headed post
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, headway 4th, outpaced after 8th, weakened after next, tailed off
held up in rear, behind 9th, tailed off
The Shaun Lycett yard enjoys a good record at this track and WEAPON OF WAR should be a main contender. He returned from over two years off to run Knighton Combe to a length and a half and has solid credentials unless plagued by the bounce' factor. Keenes Day, ex-Mark Johnston on the level, has stamina in spades and will be staying on when others have cried enough. He merits respect in a rather weak contest whilst Midnight Whisper has his first run over hurdles for the in-form Woollacott team and should be tracked in the market. Miss Tilly Oscar, a bumper winner, is obviously seen by connections as an out-and-out stayer making her hurdling debut over this trip. She completes the shortlist.
Gap Of Dunloe (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 4th of 8, well behind Lucky Vic (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jun.
Cuckoo Pen 50-1 (10-12) Led, headed 6th, mistake and weakened 4 out, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Poole Master (11-5) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar, 13 ran.
Global Prince Karinga Bay gelding out of Rascella.
Keenes Day (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Chased winner until 3 out, soon pushed along in 3rd, went 2nd again 2 out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 14, 13l behind Fear Glic (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf.
Midnight Whisper 9-4 (12-0) Hdwy 12; led app 3 out til hdd & one pce flat, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mister Moonax (12-0) at Bratton Down 3m ptp gd in Jun.
Roman Landing 125-1 (9-11) Towards rear when blundered badly 6th and pulled up, in a race won by Huckleberry (10-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Mar, 12 ran.
Theroadtogorey (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Raced in last pair, struggling and reminders after 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Kellys Brow (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Weapon Of War (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, chased winner and hung left 2 out, stayed on flat, no impression, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Knighton Combe (10-13) at Worcester 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Bushlark 50-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, behind 6th, soon struggling, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Vintage Tea (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f 4yo mdn stks (4) gs.
Floral Patches 9-2 (11-7) Ap; kpt on wl 2 out; nt rch wnr, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Molland Gayle (11-7) at Bratton Down 3m ptp gd in Jun.
Its Ruby 9-2 (10-5) Led, jumped right and not fluent 6th, headed approaching 2 out, mistake last, no extra flat, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Presenting Paddy (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Miss Tilly Oscar (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with front pair when lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 13l behind Spartan Angel (10-9) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Princesse Fleur 100-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Cape Express (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f 4yo nov stks (4) gd in Jun.
