led to 7th, ridden 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
in touch, ridden 8th, soon weakened, pulled up after 2 out
always behind, pulled up before 8th
mid-division, ridden and went 3rd 4 out, switched left and went 2nd after 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden 8th, soon weakened
prominent, led 7th, shaken up approaching 2 out, driven out
always behind, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden 9th, stayed on same pace
mid-division, lost place after 6th, weakened 7th
mid-division, lost place after 6th, pulled up before 9th, dismounted
Carthy's Cross is selected ahead of Dune Raider and Avesomeofthat. The selection has had trouble getting his head infront but his presence appears to have scared off any meaningful opposition and while playing at short prices in these races is dangerous, he appears the best on form. Dune Raider makes a chasing debut and looks to be the obvious danger. Rated in three figures, the market is watched. Avesomeofthat looks best on rattling fast ground and will not wish for any rain. Alina Rheinberg showed glimpses of ability over hurdles while Be Positive has been found wanting against better opposition. Carthy's Cross secures the nod.
Avesomeofthat (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Led, headed approaching 4th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Accumulate (10-0) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun, 15 ran.
Benny 20-1 (10-8) In touch, lost place 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Two Miles West (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd, 12 ran.
Be Positive 10-1 (10-9) Prominent, mistake 1st, went 2nd after 5th, every chance when blundered 3 out, weakened after 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 7, 26l behind Crathorne (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov chs (4) gs.
Blackstones Bridge (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Lost plce 10; t.o & pulled up in race won by Anshan's Dream (11-7) at Bonvilston 3m ptp gd in May, 13 ran.
Carthys Cross (IRE) 4-6fav (11-0) Held up last, headway 8th, ridden to challenge last, switched right flat, not quicken, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Tavalu (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in Jun.
Dune Raider (USA) 4-1fav (11-10) Mid-division ridden and struggling after 5th, towards rear when slightly hampered 6th, 10th of 15, 40l behind Commemoration Day (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jun.
Dyneburg (POL) 12-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened 4 out, 7th of 16, well behind Genghis (11-0) at Hereford 2m 3f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Alina Rheinberg (GER) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, hit 4th, driven along 5th, no response, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Ouh Jay (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
