led, headed after 5th, blundered and lost place next, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened from next
raced keenly, held up, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, lost place 6th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, led after 5th, ridden and headed before 2 out, one pace last
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon one pace, weakened last
in touch, led going well before 2 out, 6 lengths clear when not fluent last, soon ridden, headed flat, kept on near finish
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, rallied next, hit last, ridden and kept on flat
in touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, rallied after next, stayed on under pressure to lead flat
mid-division, ridden and lost place before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
behind, kept on from 2 out, never nearer
behind, ridden 2 out, edged left and kept on approaching last, nearest finish
in touch, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out
never better than mid-division
always behind
A chance is taken here on COPPER'S GOLD who is preferred to Heez A Steel, Quiny Boy and Strobe. Lucinda Russell's gelding is stepped up in trip today for his first start in handicap company this afternoon. A mark of 96 doesn't look prohibitive and this son of Presenting looks likely to appreciate todays quicker underfoot conditions. Palos Conti has a 7lb penalty for a recent Fakenham success but that came in a weak Novices' race and he has plenty to prove now stepped up in trip. Seven Is Lucky ran well in defeat last time behind Flying Doctor at the track and needs consideration, as do the blinkered-first-time Simple Jim and the consistent Quiny Boy. Mad Moon is unexposed and a win may not be far away; he sits near the top of the shortlist. Quatro Pierji has been raised 5lb for a recent second at Ayr but he faces a big step up in trip today, Mad Moose has been holding his form well and represents connections who do well here, whilst Heez A Steel was second last time to Industrial Star at Kelso but George Charlton's runner is winless in 17. At a price Golden Banjo should be monitored for market support as he travels over from Ireland after a long break and he is still unexposed over hurdles, but whilst top-weight Strobe needs consideration, it is Copper's Gold who is preferred.
Strobe 10-1 (10-4) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 13, 19l behind Toshi (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Mar.
Panthera Leo (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, driven and weakened approaching next, 9th of 11, 32l behind Run Forest Run (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Ifandbutwhy (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) In rear, pushed along after 4th, mid-division when fell 3 out, in a race won by Viscount Rossini (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Mar, 17 ran.
Golden Banjo (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear, went moderate 9th approaching 2 out, kept on without threatening, 7th of 13, 12l behind Longwhitejemmy (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl sft in Aug.
Quiny Boy (FR) 6-1fav (11-6) Prominent, chased leader 3 out, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 18, 1l behind Lepido (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Mansonn Leda (FR) 40-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, steady headway, still only 6th 3 out, went 3rd, not fluent 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Pterodactyl (11-0) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Mad Moose (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Prominent, ridden after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, switched left after last, soon jinked left, no chance with winner, 2nd of 3, 5l behind Rockiteer (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (4) fm in Mar.
Heez A Steel (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Always handy, chased winner from 2 out, ridden and jockey lost iron last, driven and kept on flat, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Industrial Star (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Dancing Mist (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, raced keenly, mistake 3rd and 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 17, well behind Theatrical Moment (11-10) at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Simple Jim (FR) 5-6fav (11-7) Mid-division, headway to lead 3 out, driven and headed last, close 3rd when hampered and stumbled flat, kept on, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gamma Velorum (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Seven Is Lucky (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, weakened flat, 3rd of 13, 11l behind Flying Doctor (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Palos Conti (FR) 9-2 (10-10) Keen, mid-division, headway 5th, mistake 3 out, soon chased leader, blundered 2 out, effort when mistake last, driven and stayed on to lead post, won at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Nautical Approach (11-2) by ns, 12 ran.
Chief Scout 5-1 (11-4) In touch, mistake 5 out, hit rail bend approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from next, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Agglestone Rock (10-7) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Copper's Gold (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened flat, 8th of 14, 19l behind First Stream (11-0) at Kelso 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Putitawayforayear (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, beaten from 2 out, 5th of 11, 47l behind Merrydown (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Quatro Pierji (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked clear leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on until no extra near finish, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Agglestone Rock (10-7) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
