chased leader, not fluent 4th, weakened 2 out, mistake last
chased leading pair until 5th, not fluent 6th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, no chance when jumped slowly left
held up, headway approaching 5th, not fluent 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, headway approaching 6th, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace
always last, hit 2nd, not fluent 4th, lost touch from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, came through on inside to lead 2 out, quickened clear from last, readily
held up, driven along from 6th, lost touch with leaders after 3 out, no chance when mistake last
took keen hold, led and clear until approaching 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
Song of Vala, Dyneburg and Indian Star are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the tentative vote is given to Song Of Vala. The Selection won well last time when beating Bauhaus and although having a penalty for that win he looks a progressive type and is taken to score. Dyneburg rates the main danger on his latest second behind Lahib The Fifth but that form has since been let down and he is passed over for that reason. Indian Star is another worthy of respect on his best form but the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 226 day absence. Of the remainder Iffy is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he ran as if the handicapper had caught up with him last time and with this in mind for the winner we return to the progressive Song Of Vala.
Ragdale Hall (USA) 66-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, hard ridden after 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out in race won by Yes Sir (11-9) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gs in Apr '05, 17 ran.
Song of Vala 11-10fav (11-2) Close up, went 2nd and not fluent 3 out, led 2 out, pushed clear flat, won at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in May beating Bauhaus (11-2) by 9l, 11 ran.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, headway on outside 3 out, outpaced when hung right approaching next, weakened, 4th of 6, 13l behind Ken's Dream (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gf in Jul.
Dyneburg (POL) 28-1 (11-12) Took keen hold early, held up in touch, every chance last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Lahib The Fifth (11-10) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Iffy 11-2 (11-0) Mid-division, hit 4th, headway next, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Space Cowboy (11-2) at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Resonance 40-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 5th, led 7th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 12, 31l behind M'lord (11-10) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Smart Minister 10-1 (10-5) Prominent, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, weakening when hit last, 7th of 13, 28l behind King's Crest (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Indian Star (GER) 11-4 (11-4) Held up, took closer order 5th, led approaching 2 out, kept on well, won at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hdl (G) gd in Dec beating Kildee Lass (10-0) by 4l, 8 ran.
