led, headed well over 4f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, led over 3f out, soon clear, hard held
held up mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along 6f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders and keen, chased winner over 3f out, no impression
towards rear and green, soon pushed along, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest at finish
tracked leader, took keen hold, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, soon pushed along towards rear, struggling from halfway
None of the newcomers make much appeal on breeding so this looks a good opportunity for MAGNIFIQUE ETOILE to open his account. His fourth in a valuable bumper at Doncaster in March was a cracking effort and he followed that up with a close second at Chepstow. That form looks far superior to his rivals, the best of which may be penalised Wincanton winner Shinko Moon. Future Dominion showed some promise at Bangor last month but Foxinthecots will have to improve on May's C&D second if he is to go one better today.
Shinko Moon 6-1 (10-10) Made all, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (6) gf in Mar beating Chance Encounter (11-1) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Foxinthecots 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd and keen, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Stealing The Line (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in May.
Future Dominion 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, one paced final 2f, 4th of 11, 11l behind Anna's Arch (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Aug.
Magnifique Etoile 22-1 (10-2) Behind, smooth headway over 4f out, soon ridden to challenge, every chance over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Theatre Guide (10-12) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gs in Apr.
Open to Suggestion Fantastic Light gelding out of Crystal Cavern.
Showmanship Doyen gelding out of Red Slippers.
Woodacre Pyrus gelding out of Fairy Ring.
Dashing Dolly Grape Tree Road filly out of Folly Foster.
Lulu's Gift (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 11, 10l behind Forever My Friend (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in Jul.
Ochiltree Lady Yoshka mare out of Mrs Poppyford.
