in touch, 7th and outpaced when fell heavily 3 out
mid-division, lost place 6th, behind when mistake next, soon tailed off
always prominent, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
in touch, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, hit 3rd, ridden and kept on from 2 out, no impression
mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, lost place after 5th, behind when pulled up before 7th
tracked leaders, led 6th, clear 2 out, 20 length clear when eased towards finish
held up, some headway 3 out, no impression from next
held up, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led, hit 2nd, headed 6th, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, hung left and kept on flat, no impression
not fluent and in rear, headway 3 out, went 4th next, kept on nearest finish
mid-division, outpaced when hampered 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Double Deputy is out for quick compensation, and earns the vote over The Sliotar and Presenting Jack. Double Deputy was pulled up at Perth just three days ago, and there seemed no excuse for that poor performance, but having won twice round here earlier in the season, we shall give him a chance to make amends, in a race that looks no stronger. One of his main rivals is The Sliotar who showed improved form when only narrowly denied at Uttoxeter last time, and who can benefit from a step up in trip today. Presenting Jack was a very easy winner between the flags on his last outing over four months ago, and is with a powerful yard, so should be followed. However, on this occasion it should pay to side with the more experienced Double Deputy.
Osako D'airy (FR) 6-1fav (11-5) Held up, headway 9th, weakening when blundered 2 out, no chance when pulled up at the last in race won by Beehawk (9-12) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May, 13 ran.
Panthers Run 12-1 (11-9) Behind, some headway on outside 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 17, 25l behind El Bandindos (11-10) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Presenting Jack (IRE) 2-1fav (12-0) Held up; smooth hdwy 13; led 2 out; easy, won at Cothelstone 3m ptp gf in May beating Castle Cazza (11-7) by 10l, 11 ran.
The Sliotar (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Always prominent, went 2nd 5th, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, no extra flat, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Willie Pep (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
Toastmaster (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) In touch, lost place 3f out, 8th of 17, 17l behind Checkerboard (10-10) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Souffleur 9-2 (10-8) Mistake 1st, close up until 4th, soon tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Im Busy (10-5) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Matinee Idol 12-1 (10-1) Held up, some headway 7th, beaten when mistake 2 out, 4th of 10, 13l behind Mighty Fine (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f sll hdl (4) gs in Jun.
Double Deputy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Held up in touch, weakened quickly approaching and pulled up in race won by Browneyes Blue (11-5) at Perth 3m nov hdl (4) gf, 5 ran.
