tracked leaders, hit 3 out, went 2nd before next, ridden to lead narrowly next, asserted towards finish
held up, headway 3 out, tracked leaders, weakened next
keen in rear, ridden 3 out, headway soon after, track leading pair 2 out, kept on one pace, eased run in
keen, led, hit and headed 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next
tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed narrowly last, no extra near finish
keen, close up, headway to track leaders 4th, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, pushed along and soon lost place 4th
Nicki's Nipper never seems to run two races alike and is now racing off a career-high mark but she won’t be far away if in the mood. IL PRESIDENTE has had very little racing for his age and was quite highly regarded a few years ago. Though beaten when odds-on at Towcester last month, he may be worth another chance on his handicap debut. Patronne left previous efforts behind when second at Wincanton but Cry Fury has had plenty of chances. Despite returning from a lengthy absence, Fortuna Glas started favourite at Ffos Las earlier this month and should strip fitter here.
Il Presidente (GER) 1-2fav (11-0) Held up, headway tracking leaders 5th, left in lead next, clear 3 out, reduced lead when went left hit 2 out and headed, plugged on same pace, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Followmybuttons (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f mdn (5) gf in May.
Leaving Las Vegas 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway from 3 out, pushed along in 7th after next, weakened before the last, 5th of 13, 6l behind Sir Dylan (12-4) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in May.
Cry Fury 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 2 out, ridden and stayed on to dispute 3rd after last, lost place final 100 yards, 6th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Ash Park (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Patronne (FR) 15-2 (10-8) Raced keenly tracking leader, led after 3 out, narrowly in front when went left 2 out, headed between last two, held when hit last, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Lady Persephone (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gf in May.
Nicki's Nipper 20-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, led before last, soon ridden, held on under pressure flat, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Hi Dancer (10-13) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Fortuna Glas (IRE) 9-4fav (10-11) Held up in rear, took keen hold, closed 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Londonia (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Battledancer 14-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, lost place from 4 out, 6th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Operateur (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Monzino (USA) 200-1 (9-1) Close up in rear, ridden 4f out, soon outpaced, never nearer, 4th of 6, 18 1/2l behind The Kid (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f stks (6) gf in Jun.
