always prominent, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably
in rear, soon hung left, well behind and running very wide over 4f out, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, edged left soon after start, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place after 4f, well beaten final 5f
tracked leaders, lost place 4f out, well beaten over 2f out
held up in touch, pushed along 5f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
led, edged left over 2f out, soon headed, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, bumped soon after start, weakened over 5f out, well behind final 3f
held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, headway on inside over 2f out, pressing leader over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up in rear, some headway over 3f out, no impression
held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 5f out, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, went 2nd and edged right over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd and stayed on same pace
held up, bumped soon after start, well beaten final 4f
Huntingdon bumpers frequently throw up useful types and this could be another one that unearths a decent sort or two. The market should prove highly instructive with regard to Ritual Of Senses after an absence of over 400 days, the Henderson newcomers Thomas Campbell and Silverhow and another first-timer in Alan King's Zipple Back. Mr Fenton rates a possible improver along with Al Reesha but BAGS GROOVE posted a very promising debut at Ascot back in November and will prove hard to beat if in the same form after a break. The main concern is the current form of the normally excellent Harry Fry team which has been somewhat low-key since the turn of the year so a market check is advised.
Bags Groove (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Took keen hold tracking leaders on outside, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, no extra in closing stages, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Criq Rock (11-7) at Ascot 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Kylie's Kenny Deportivo gelding out of Haunt The Zoo.
Mr Fenton (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up behind, driven and headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leading trio over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Positively Dylan (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (6) hvy in Dec.
Primo Time Primo Valentino gelding out of Eva's Edge.
Ritual Of Senses (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, led narrowly over 4f out, hard pressed over 2f out, ridden and hung left towards stands side rail 1f out, kept on, headed final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Going For Broke (11-7) at Taunton 2m 1f (5) sft in Dec.
Silverhow (IRE) Yeats gelding out of Monte Solaro.
Al Reesha (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 6f out, driven over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Lamanver Alchemy (10-12) at Warwick 2m (6) gs in Nov.
Fella 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 3f out until pushed laong well over 1f out, chased leading pair, ridden and one pace over 1f out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 6l behind The Blue Bomber (11-0) at Lingfield 2m (6) pol in Dec.
Midnight Jitterbug Midnight Legend gelding out of Heebie Jeebie.
Shining Romeo 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 10th of 14, 22 1/2l behind Jam Session (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f (6) gd in Nov.
Thomas Campbell Yeats gelding out of Hora.
Zipple Back (IRE) Sendawar gelding out of With Conviction.
Kristal Star Midnight Legend filly out of Royal Musical.
Funny Irish (FR) 3-1 (11-10) Mid div, 10th 1/2way, prog to tr ldrs 4out, went 3rd aftr 3out, 2l dwn last, kow but not match wnr flat, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Farm The Rock (11-10) at Borris House 3m mdn sft in Dec.
