pressed winner, every chance 3 out, soon driven, lost 2nd and weakened before next, tailed off
held up in rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
made all, driven and stayed on gamely from last
raced on inside, tracked leading trio, went 3rd at 4th, went 2nd before 2 out, lost 2nd approaching last, kept on under pressure flat
took keen hold, held up in touch, effort after 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, went 2nd appproaching last, stayed on same pace flat
raced widest of all, held up in rear, effort after 3 out, head high and found nil under pressure before last, weakened
raced on inside, held up in touch, ridden after 7th, headway on inside before 2 out, ridden and weakened before last
raced wide, took keen hold, tracked leading pair until steadied in touch 4th, headway to go close up again 7th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden and weakened rapidly, tailed off
Six-times Flat winner Porgy made a promising start to his hurdling career when third at Wetherby and sets the standard here, though the eight-year-old Nataani hasn't been disgraced in either start since returning from injury. Frizzo has hinted at ability in NH Flat races and finished just ahead of Syndication at Sandown earlier this month, though Venetia Williams' charge is 7lb better off here. FINANCIAL CLIMATE showed a commendable attitude to win a bumper here on his reappearance, however, after leader Miss Milborne wandered on the run to the line. That was his first race under Rules so he's sure to know more today and can make a winning debut over timber.
Colin's Desire 66-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, not always fluent, ridden approaching 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Gullinbursti (10-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs, 12 ran.
Dalhaan (USA) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, well behind Fox Appeal (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft.
Financial Climate (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Led 6f, chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, challenged from 2f out, left with chance as leader swerved right to paddock exit over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) hvy beating Miss Milborne (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Frizzo (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, headed inside final 3f, chased leaders until outpaced 2f out, one pace and no threat after, 5th of 14, 10l behind Circular Quay (11-0) at Sandown 2m NH flat (6) sft.
Nataani (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 2 out, 4th and ridden between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 18, 7l behind Distime (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Porgy 11-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, smooth headway from 3 out, every chance 2 out, ridden and one pace from last, 3rd of 13, 6l behind No Planning (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Syndication (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Raced wide in mid-division, outpaced as pace lifted and towards rear over 4f out, ridden and edged right from 3 out, plugged on final furlong, never a threat, 6th of 14, 11l behind Circular Quay (11-0) at Sandown 2m NH flat (6) sft.
West Bay Hoolie 200-1 (10-7) Jumped poorly in rear, ridden and struggling after 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Kusadiki (10-4) at Fontwell 2m 4f 4yo nov stks (4) hvy, 13 ran.
