chased leaders to 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway and in touch 4 out, ridden next, no impression 2 out
held up behind, some headway 3 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden 4 out, never dangerous
raced keenly and led, headed 3 out, ridden and stayed on same pace from next
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
mid-division, effort 2 out, one pace approaching last
mistake 1st, raced keenly in touch, went 2nd 5th, led 3 out, ridden and stayed on well flat
towards rear, outpaced 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, ridden 3 out, never dangerous
tracked leader to 5th, soon struggling, tailed off from 3 out
in touch, lost place 3 out, weakened next
always behind
always behind
Named At Dinner is consistent at this level and gets the nod over Reflex Blue and Mariday. David Pipe has a handful of contenders entered here over the next couple of days and Mariday would hardly be the most resilient character to make the journey north from Devon. However, the ground will be to his liking and he could be good value for a place in the frame at this level. Reflex Blue is also an 'in-and-out' performer and his supporters will need to show a good bit of faith. The gelding has the form to win at this level but can never be guaranteed to go through with his effort. A move for Tuscany Rose would be dangerous to ignore, as she goes well at this course and, as this marks a drop in grade, she cannot confidently be ruled out. However, Named At Dinner has hinted that his turn is not too far away with a handful of near misses of late and, assuming he runs to that level again, he is fancied to be hard to beat in this company.
Rash Decision (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway approaching 6th, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Bold Trump (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Mariday 10-1 (10-9) Chased leader, ridden and lost touch approaching 5th, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 39l behind Mr Tim (11-4) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt sll hcp hdl (5) sft in Jun.
Black Chalk (IRE) 11-4 (10-0) Led, headed 9th, ridden 12th, 3rd and weakening when fell 4 out in race won by Snowy (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Dec, 7 ran.
Named At Dinner 6-1jt-fav (10-12) In touch, pushed along 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 17, nk behind Lazy Lena (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gs in Jun.
Tuscany Rose 9-1 (10-0) Raced keenly, led until after 3rd, soon lost place, weakened 3 out, 5th of 8, 31l behind Tarkesar (10-5) at Perth 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gd.
Bamby (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Held up, struggling from 4th, 6th of 10, 48l behind The Rocking Dock (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in May '06.
Soho Square 66-1 (10-8) Always behind, 9th of 10, 42l behind Modicum (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Reflex Blue 8-1 (10-2) In touch, lost place 8th, mistake 2 out, rallied after, stayed on well to go 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 17l behind Dunkerron (10-1) at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jun.
