mistakes, always behind, pulled up after 6th
chased winner, mistake 5 out, no impression from next, lost 2nd over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
behind, mistake 4th, kept on under pressure from last, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
raced keen, held up when blundered and unseated rider 2nd
made all, clear 4 out, 25 lengths clear over 1f out, eased near finish, unchallenged
mid-divison when fell 1st
behind, effort 4 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division when badly hampered and fell 1st
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
Early Benefit gets the confident vote here, with My Condor and Moorlaw rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Thehonourablelady and although having a penalty for that win he won with plenty he hand. He again has conditions to suit and is hard to oppose. My Condor rates the main danger on his latest second behind Johnston's Swallow but he often finds less than expected off the bridle, so is taken on with this in mind. Moorlaw was third behind City Affair last time and would have a chance on that run but consistency is not his strong point. Of the remainder, Winding River would be a danger to all if fit after a 738-day break but Early Benefit looks progressive and he gets our vote.
Early Benefit (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Led, headed narrowly approaching 3 out, ridden to lead again last, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul beating Thehonourablelady (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Red Sun 15-2 (10-3) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 42l behind Dream Castle (11-1) at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gf.
Winding River (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, swerved right soon after last, headed and not run on, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Outside Investor (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f sll hdl (G) gf in Aug '05.
Drumnavaddy Lough (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, weakening when hit 7th, 5th of 9, 34l behind The Entomologist (11-7) at Perth 2m beg chs (4) gf.
Physical Force 22-1 (11-6) Always behind, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Chukchi Country (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) frm.
Synisterdexter 28-1 (10-12) Chased winner, outpaced 2 out, 6th of 14, 27l behind Mr Wiseguy (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
My Condor (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Led until ridden, headed last, soon beaten, 2nd of 8, 9l behind Johnston's Swallow (10-8) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in May.
Moorlaw (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 7th, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 11, 9l behind City Affair (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Delaware Trail 12-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden after 4 out, blundered badly next, no chance when pulled up 2 out in race won by Commercial Express (10-2) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jun, 11 ran.
Lerida 33-1 (10-12) Led until headed after 3 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 4, 11l behind Champagne Harry (11-4) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gs.
Mister Magnum (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (10-8) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 9th, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 9, well behind Russian Sky (10-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
