chased leaders, lost place 9th, no danger after
in rear, jumped right 8th, weakened, pulled up before next
mid-division, outpaced 9th, ridden, kept on under pressure from 2 out, no impression
in touch, effort 2 out, soon ridden, one pace flat
mid-division on inside, reminders 8th, soon lost place, behind from 3 out
behind, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
soon led, ridden after 2 out, headed flat, kept on same pace
mid-division, lost place 9th, no danger after
in touch, headway 3 out, effort next, ridden, kept on same pace flat
tracked leaders, driven, stayed on to lead flat, ridden out
held up, always behind
held up, headway 8th, chased leader 10th to before last, one pace flat
chased leader to 10th, soon behind
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Floodlight Fantasy heads a short-list which also features Northern Vic and Kerry's Blade. A few of these have plenty to prove at present and that includes the selection although there are no concerns with regard to his well being and his small stable has quickly made a name for itself. The Fantastic Light gelding has won on the Flat and over hurdles since joining his current yard earlier this year and has been in particularly good form of late, winning over timber at Fakenham before making a bold attempt to defy a penalty when turned out again quickly. He didn't show much on his sole attempt over fences back in March but his trainer is sure to have done plenty of work with him since then and he appears to be on a decent mark. Northern Vic has shown better form over fences and was reported to have finished lame when pulled up just eight days ago. Presumably, those fears were unfounded given his quick reappearance and he's run well here in the past but he has shown his best form over distances in excess of today's. Kerry's Blade is another that doesn't come into the race in great form (although he did run well on the Flat earlier in the month) but he may just have needed his run at Cartmel last month and he's another that has shown some form at this track and his trainer has engaged a top conditional to do the steering. The booking of De Giles for True Temper also takes the eye whilst Iowa is another to keep a close eye on. He hasn't shown a great deal under Rules but has been in good form between the flags and Neil King's yard is another that is well worth keeping an eye on. The suggestion though is Floodlight Fantasy.
Chevalier Errant (IRE) 18-1 (11-11) Led to 2nd, weakened approaching 5 out, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Lawaaheb (11-8) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Oct, 16 ran.
Northern Vic (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Blundered badly 1st, mid-division, lost place 9th, behind when pulled up before 12th pulled up at the 12th in race won by Lethem Present (10-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf, 20 ran.
Ravenscar 18-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, reminders after 7th, weakened approaching 10th, 9th of 15, well behind Jackella (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in May.
Kerry's Blade (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 35l behind Stoneriggs Merc (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Iowa (IRE) 10-1 (12-5) (cp) prom til wknd 11; lft rem 2nd last, 2nd of 6, 30l behind Seaview Lass (11-12) at Tranwell 3m ptp sft in Apr.
Wild Chimes (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to halfway, soon ridden and lost touch, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Ouzbeck (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf.
Red Dawn (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Led to 9th, mistake 3 out, one pace after, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Fred Bojangals (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Tirailleur (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Mid-division, reminders 5th, soon lost place, no danger after, 10th of 12, 19l behind Jomelamin (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
True Temper (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 11th, ridden and effort 3 out, weakened from next, 4th of 18, 17l behind Lethem Present (9-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs (5) gf in May.
Mistral De La Cour (FR) 9-1 (10-10) Led to 6th, remained in touch, outpaced 3 out, 5th and beaten when blundered next, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 15l behind Jomelamin (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
New Realm (USA) 40-1 (10-8) In touch, blundered 4 out, weakened 2 out, 9th of 14, 18l behind Charlie George (11-2) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Nov.
Floodlight Fantasy 5-4fav (10-0) In touch, headway 5th, challenged 3 out, soon led, headed last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Sir Quigley (11-5) at Hexham 2m amt nov hcp hdl (5) gf in May.
Barneys Luck (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders and keen, weakened from 5 out, 8th of 12, well behind Cashari (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 5f mdn hts chs (6) gd in May.
Countrywide Sun 9-1 (10-10) In touch, led 7th, hard pressed from 3 out, ridden and headed last, one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Jomelamin (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
