prominent and raced wide, led 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, led again 2 out, ran on
led to 2nd, chased leader, led again after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, not quicken flat
prominent to 5th, soon weakened
always behind
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
Nonrunner
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Calomeria,, Changing Gear and Island of Memories and the vote is given to Calomeria. The selection won with plenty in hand last time out when beating Dance Hill Diva. Granted this looks tougher but she looks a progressive type and under conditions that suit she will be hard to beat. Changing Gear rates the main danger on his latest second behind Lord Baskerville but looks to gave plenty of weight for what he has actually achived and is opposable on that basis. Island Of Memories is another that could go well as he won well last time when beating Lyon. However that was on heavy ground and this faster surface has to be of concern. Of the remainder Najca De Thaix is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but Colmeria sets a fair standard and will be hard to beat.
Najca De Thaix (FR) 28-1 (11-6) Held up, headway after 5th, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 13l behind Merryvale Man (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May.
Calomeria 9-4 (11-9) Led to 2nd, with leader, led again 3 out, clear 2 out, easily, won at Towcester 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in May beating Dance Hall Diva (10-3) by 11l, 5 ran.
Murphy's Nails (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Chased winner after 2nd to 8tg, lost place 10th, no danger after, 4th of 8, 17l behind Barton Flower (11-1) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Mount Benger 10-1 (11-1) In touch, took closer order 6th, ridden to lead 3 out, headed approaching 2 out and weakened, 3rd of 11, 25l behind Coltscroft (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in May.
Island of Memories (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) In touch, went 2nd 3 out, edged right approaching 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Towcester 2m nov sll hdl (5) hvy in May beating Lyon (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Macreater 6-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 3rd, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Borehill Joker (10-11) at Towcester 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) sft in May, 10 ran.
Changing Gear (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) In touch, headway 6th, tracked winner from next, ridden after 3 out, no extra approaching last, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lord Baskerville (10-9) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in May.
