behind, headway 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, headway approaching 4f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway 4f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 3f out, soon ridden, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent until weakened 4f out
saddle slipped, led after 1f, headed after 5f, soon lost place
tracked leaders until lost place halfway
prominent, led after 5f, ridden and headed approaching 3f out, soon weakened
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway to lead over 3f out, soon ridden, clear final furlong, ran on well
held up, effort approaching 5f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
Vingis Park and Naunton Brook have already shown ability in bumpers and could fight out the finish, with the latter just getting the vote. Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding attempted to make all the running in a decent looking Bangor race won by Dark Character. He just tired in the closing stages and will strip much fitter this afternoon. Vingis Park who hails from a yard that does well in this type of event, made a promising start to his career when a close second to Supreme Serenade at Newton Abbot back in April, he obviously goes well fresh and must take a hand in the finish. Born Leader could be the pick of the newcomers, he is related to some decent types and and is trained by the in form Alan King, but on this occasion we will stick with the form horses and plump for Naunton Brook.
