mid-division, headway after 6th, led and went left 2 out, went left again last, easily
chased leaders, led after 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no impression
led to 2nd, led again 3rd, reminder after 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
not fluent, soon well behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
prominent, mistake 3rd, weakening when mistake 3 out
chased leaders until approaching 4th, weakened after 5th, pulled up after 6th
held up, headway after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held, in touch, weakened after 6th, mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway on outside after 5th, ridden and weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led 2nd to 3rd, jumped right 4th, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
Bendershaan, Dazzling Jim and Highland Games are three against the field in this trappy opener and the narrow vote is given to Dazzling Jim. The selection snatched defeat from the jaws of victory last time but if he is ridden with more restraint here he will be hard to beat under conditions that suit.Bendershaan was a fair fifth on his debut won off a mark of 75 on the flat and with Richard Johnson taking over from a conditional he should be watched in the market. Highland Games is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Sultan Fontinalle but he looks a short runner and is opposed for that reason. Of the remainder Considine has the ability to go close but took a heavy fall last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Looking Great would be a danger to all on his best form but the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 97 day absence and with this in mind for the winner we return to Dazzling Jim.
Bendarshaan 33-1 (10-7) Held up, outpaced when stumbled after 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 41l behind Ken's Dream (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gf in Jul.
Considine (USA) 12-1 (10-4) In touch, hampered and fell at the 2nd in race won by Vaughan (11-7) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun, 12 ran.
Dazzling Jim 10-1 (10-5) Chased leader, beaten when left 25 lengths clear 2 out, soon hung right, very reluctant and hung right after last, headed close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind So Brash (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Highland Games (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Led to 3rd, led 7th to 9th, led again approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, left 2nd last, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Sultan Fontenaille (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
Principal Witness (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Raced keenly and held up, mistake 3rd, no chance when went badly right last, 9th of 14, 38l behind Go Free (11-0) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Looking Great (USA) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 34l behind Traprain (11-7) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Rosenblatt (GER) 8-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, jumped left 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 12l behind Trompette (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Water Pistol 14-1 (10-5) Prominent to 6th, tailed off when jumped right from 3 out, 5th of 6, well behind Ladino (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
