in rear, mistake 3rd, behind next, 15 lenghts behind in last 2 out, stayed on to take 4th approaching last, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 1st, very erratic next, not fluent and lost place 4th, rallied 2 out, pressing winner approaching last, no extra flat
held up towards rear, hampered 3rd, headway next, not fluent and reminders 3 out, hampered 2 out, soon led, going best before last, ridden out
jumped badly right, left in lead 1st, headed after 2 out, no extra flat
prominent, jumped very slowly 1st, jumped right and reminder 3rd, weakened after 2 out
Gulf Punch's penalties are negated in part by the claim of her inexperienced pilot but she still looks worth taking on with DESTINY'S DANCER. She showed ability when not beaten far on her hurdling bow at Market Rasen and stepped up on that form when well supported to land a race at Stratford that had fallen to the yard three times in six runnings. She could only manage third that day but it was a step forwards, she has since run well back on the level and can make it third time lucky. Gulf Punch's experience proved vital at Stratford and should again stand her in good stead whilst the lightly raced Doyenne Dream appears the likeliest of the newcomers and should be monitored for market support.
Gulf Punch 5-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, going well on inside when stumbled 3 out, tracked leader soon after, led well before 2 out, stayed on well from last, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f juv hdl (4) gd in Jul beating Sassanian (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
A P Ling 250-1 (10-5) In rear, not fluent 3rd, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 32l behind Dance For Julie (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f juv hdl (3) gd in Jul.
Banco Busto (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) In rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 11l behind Set To Go (8-8) at Chepstow 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf in May (flat).
Destiny's Dancer 11-2 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway 5th, chased winner 3 out until 2 out, no extra last, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Beyond (11-4) at Stratford 2m juv hdl (3) gf in Jul.
Doyenne Dream 20-1 (8-12) In touch in rear, headway and switched right 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 2nd of 6, 10l behind On Her Way (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr (flat).
Keep Silent 80-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 10, 17l behind Frameit (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jun (flat).
Mini Max 33-1 (10-5) Towards rear, jumped slowly 2nd, ridden when hampered 5th, mistake 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Dance For Julie (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f juv hdl (3) gd in Jul.
Glen Lass 14-1 (10-5) Never travelled, always last, reminders before 3rd, driven along and struggling before 4 out, tailed off, last of 5, 48l behind Two Kisses (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd.
