mid-division, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on again final 2f
chased leaders, squeezed up over 7f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon hung right, kept on same pace
held up, ridden over 5f out, headway from over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on, always held by winner
led until 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway to lead over 4f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace after
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f
towards rear, some late progress, never a factor
held up, headway over 7f out, led well over 1f out, soon hung right, ran on, ridden out
VALBUENA was in the process of running a decent race when stumbling and unseating his rider at Worcester last time out and is taken to redeem himself to land this bumper at the expense of Tollishill and Iron Steve. Whether the selection would have won or not on his debut is questionable, however he was making good headway as he entered the home straight before he stumbled and unshipped his rider. He has now got race experience behind him and with luck in running this time around he ought to go close. Tollishill finished fifth of twelve on his debut at Hereford in April. He was well beaten that day but will have come on for the run. Tony McCoy has been booked to ride which is a positive note so he warrants respect. Iron Steve swerved badly left and then right before unseating his rider on his debut at Southwell. He was well beaten at the time but he does come from top stable that do well in this sphere, however, for the winner we return to Valbuena.
Powerfullbeat 66-1 (10-13) Led 2f, remained handy, ridden over 3f out, hung left 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Fiveways (11-4) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in May.
Qaraarat (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Soon struggling in rear, tailed off halfway, stayed on past beaten horses final 2f, 6th of 16, 38l behind Bathwick Quest (9-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Aug.
How's My Friend Karinga Bay gelding out of Friendly Lady.
Iron Steve (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Chased leaders on outside, lost place after 3f, in rear halfway, swerved badly left then right and unseated rider over 6f out, in a race won by Roses (10-12) at Southwell 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in May, 11 ran.
Joesgoldenscrumpy Bandmaster gelding out of Bolt Of Gold.
Tollishill (IRE) 5-4fav (10-12) Towards rear, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out, 5th of 12, 47l behind Black Jack Blues (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
William Weazle 40-1 (10-6) Held up, ridden and never pace to get on terms from 3f out, 6th of 8, 14l behind Miss Nightshade (10-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in Apr.
Miss Molly Moses 15-2 (10-6) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Alanna Castle (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in May.
Miss Totnes 66-1 (10-8) Always in rear, ridden over 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Vino Griego (10-8) at Ascot 2m NH flat (3) hvy in Feb.
Saddlewood (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped rear 7f out, stayed on from over 1f out, no danger, 5th of 12, 16l behind Fiveways (11-4) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in May.
Vixen Run (IRE) Presenting mare out of Glentrasna Beauty.
Valbuena (IRE) 2-1fav (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway to track leaders when stumbled and unseated rider entering straight over 3f out, in a race won by Seasonselite (10-6) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) sft, 11 ran.
