mid-division until weakened after 3rd, tailed off
held up, headway after 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, weakened flat
mid-division, headway 2nd, pressed leader from 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out
stumbled 1st, always behind
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden after 3rd, weakened soon after, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division early, tailed off from 3rd
mid-division, headway after 3rd, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden after 3rd, faded approaching 2 out
pulled hard, headway to track leader after 1st, led after 3rd, ridden and headed after 2 out, hit last, no extra
always behind
in touch, hit 3rd, ridden and weakening when mistake 3 out
The vote goes to Vial De Kerdec but Prince Bere must be feared whilst Euro Import and Crossguard may fare better now handicapping. The selection is dropping markedly in trip for his second start in the handicap ranks having never threatened to land a blow over two miles six at Huntingdon but that run was not devoid of promise. He should have sufficient pace to be competitive today and this company looks less demanding. Prince Bere finished a close up fifth when last in action in November and fitness won't be an issue for his return to action. He's done most of his racing on these shores on top of the ground but had plenty of soft ground form to his name in France and it would be no surprise if that brought about a deal of improvement. The market should help to sort out the claims of Euro Import and Crossguard who may well prove capable of better than they've shown to date but the vote, at this stage, goes to Vial De Kerdec.
Bold Trump 40-1 (11-1) In rear, mistake 4th, behind from 6th, 9th of 16, 47l behind Joe Brown (11-3) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Idian Mix (FR) 66-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway to lead 3rd, hard ridden, headed run-in, no extra, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Wellbeing (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar '06.
Mungo Jerry (GER) 66-1 (11-3) Towards rear, ridden and weakened approaching 7th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Amber Brook (10-9) at Exeter 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec, 19 ran.
Crossguard (USA) 100-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 3rd, ridden and weakened before 6th, 10th of 16, well behind Hold Em (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Veverka 13-2 (11-7) Held up, mistake 2nd, struggling 8th, 7th of 17, 29l behind Autograph (11-5) at Worcester 3m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Inn For The Dancer 14-1 (11-9) Prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Mossmann Gorge (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Vial De Kerdec (FR) 11-1 (11-3) Held up, pushed along after 5th, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous, 5th of 18, 23l behind Big Rob (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Prince Bere (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Held up, headway 7th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Dicey Dancer (10-0) at Taunton 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (4) frm in Nov.
Kalantera (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden 7th, soon weakened, 10th of 17, well behind Busy Henry (11-6) at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft.
Galaxia (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Held up last, ridden and weakened after 3 out, blundered and unseated rider at the last in race won by Mossmann Gorge (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 14 ran.
Biscar Two (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, lost place 4th, never dangerous after, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Totally Scottish (11-1) at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) sft, 8 ran.
Euro Import 200-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 8th of 14, 41l behind Blue Bajan (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Dec.
Rinnwood Lass (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened 7th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Busy Henry (11-6) at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft, 17 ran.
Marghub (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 7, well behind Slick (10-13) at Wincanton 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov '06.
Changiz 25-1 (10-4) Held up, mistake 4th, slow 8th, soon under pressure and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Tosula (10-0) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Dec, 14 ran.
