tracked leader, led 2nd, quickened clear 4th, headed between last 2, one pace
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out
always in rear
always towards rear
towards rear, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, stayed on to lead post
held up mid-division, headway after 3 out, led between last 2, caught post
held up mid-division, weakened 2 out
held up in touch, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 2nd, tracked leader, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
towards rear, never dangerous
Chaninbar merits respect whilst Dream Catcher won well enough over course and distance but we're content to take them on with Southern Regent. The selection has had just the one start over hurdles and that was back in February but he shaped quite encouragingly when finishing around a ten length fourth to Song Of Songs. This gelding, who won the Indian Derby in his former career, should be all the better for that initial experience and has been given plenty of time by his handler; he's taken to reward that patience this afternoon. Chaninbar certainly holds the upper hand as far as experience is concerned and it's not easy to knock his chance although the concession of a stone to the majority makes him worth taking on at the likely prices. There should be more to come from Dream Catcher who was having just his second start when landing a maiden hurdle here last month and that was quite a taking performance. Speed Up should win one of these one day but was a shade disappointing last time whilst Weet Yer Tern is up against it at the weights but That'll Do Nicely is of interest on his hurdling bow as he showed definite signs of ability in bumpers and he's well worth a market check. Our idea of the winner though is Southern Regent.
Chaninbar (FR) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leader, went upside 3rd, led next, headed narrowly 3 out, edged left flat, hard ridden to lead again close home, won at Worcester 2m hdl (4) gd beating Beherayn (11-12) by a nk, 8 ran.
Dream Catcher (SWE) 4-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, led after 3 out, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May beating Saviour Sand (10-10) by 5l, 13 ran.
Weet Yer Tern (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Raced keenly, held up, headway 3 out, effort when hampered next, ridden to lead when hit last, held on flat, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May beating Blue Buster (11-5) by 2l, 10 ran.
Government (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) In rear when fell at the 8th in race won by Orang Outan (10-4) at Southwell 2m mdn chs (4) gs in Dec '06, 8 ran.
Sea Venture (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (11-2) In touch, weakened 3 out, 7th of 12, 18l behind Norman Beckett (11-2) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Southern Regent (IND) 10-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in touch, headway after 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 11l behind Song of Songs (11-9) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Speed Up (FR) 11-8jt-fav (10-12) Towards rear, headway 3 out, effort 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 6, 17l behind Little Lu (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in May.
That'll Do Nicely (IRE) 15-8fav (10-7) In touch, ridden and effort when not much room over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 18, 11l behind Pouilly (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Jul.
Vinsbet 28-1 (10-9) Soon chasing leaders, weakening when hung right on bend over 4f out, 11th of 14, well behind Danny Zuko (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in May '07.
Deadline (UAE) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden along 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 18l behind Motafarred (9-3) at Pontefract 1m hcap (5) gf in May (Flat).
Lyon's Hill 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, chased leaders approaching 4th, weakened 6th, tailed off, last of 11, well behind That Look (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Circus Rose 33-1 (10-7) Took keen hold in rear, mistake 4th, no headway, 11th of 16, 34l behind Inherent (10-7) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar '07.
Persian Khanoom (IRE) 22-1 (10-7) Held up, effort approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 13, 17l behind Dream Catcher (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Best Warning 66-1 (10-5) Close up on outside, led 5th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 43l behind Kanonkop (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Chiff Chaff 14-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 4f out, soon no impression, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Dubai Ace (9-10) at Lingfield 2m hcap (6) pol in Feb (Flat).
