tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, ridden last, kept on until headed, no extra towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, went 2nd when not fluent next, ridden and stayed on to lead towards finish
always towards rear
led, headed 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, lost place 4th, no danger after
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out
in touch, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders to 3rd, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
As a course and distance winner Willhewispa has to come into calculations here despite a penalty and we think he can win again, with Allez Frank on the short list alongside Country Affair, Delta Lady and Aliba. The selection could not follow up in handicap company last time back at this track but even so he ran with credit and showed improvement to be third in a better race. Back in this company he faces nothing special in opposition and may well be capable of winning another novices' contest. Country Affair was disappointing last time out after having shown promise so a watching brief is advised. Allez Frank will be popular but blundered away his chance last time and although he travels well he will need to jump better to win. Delta Lady won at Fakenham in May but has been out of sorts in handicaps since, though there return to this sphere should see her more closely involved. Djess won and egg and spoon race at Cartmel last time and more is needed now, while Aliba was previously rated in the 60s on the level but has not shown enough in two comeback runs to carry our cash and the one to do that here is Willhewispa.
Wilhewispa 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 5th, ridden after 2 out, headed flat, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Scutch Mill (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Aliba (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up and keen, effort over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 14, 27l behind Mr Wiseguy (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Allez Frank (GER) 9-1 (11-0) Held up, headway after 5th, narrow leader 3 out, headed and mistake 2 out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Ashwell (11-6) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Delta Lady 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, last of 13, well behind Scutch Mill (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Djess 14-1 (10-7) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, ridden last, stayed on to lead last 50 yards, won at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul beating Ta An Athas Orm (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Wavertree One Off 33-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, mistake 3 out, soon outpaced, 4th of 14, 25l behind Mr Wiseguy (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Country Affair (USA) 2-1fav (10-11) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened approaching last, 3rd of 15, 16l behind Fantastisch (10-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
