always prominent, led over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, never going pace to reach leaders, one pace
raced keenly, led 2f, remained prominent, led 10f out, clear over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, pulled hard, led after 2f, headed 10f out, weakened quickly over 6f out, pulled up over 3f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 6f out, stayed on inside final 2f, never dangerous
in touch, pulled hard, every chance over 3f out, soon hung left and weakened
mid-division, raced keenly, hung wide entering straight, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden and headway 4f out, never troubled leaders
in rear, well behind final, eased, tailed off
raced keenly in mid-division, headway 12f out, ridden and weakened over 4f out
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, chased 3f out, edged left 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway over 8f out, hampered over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, lost place over 6f out, no impression after
mid-division, headway on inside over 4f out, hung right 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead near finish
DANIMIX and Call me Mulligan stand out like beacons here given their victories at this sort of level, while the pick of the newcomers may be Jon Paul The Third. Tim Vaughan's Danimix was a winner on debut in an Irish point and then in a bumper at Worcester last month. That was a comfortable success and we can expect to see him hurdling come the autumn. Call Me Mulligan has top-weight status as Danimix has a seven pound claimer doing the steering. Rebecca Curtis is making a real name for herself when it comes to turning out bumper winners, and again has the services of Tony McCoy who needed all his coaxing to get Call Me Mulligan winning first time out. Alan King is another master when it comes to this sort of race, so Jon Paul The Third commands respect, especially with Robert Thornton on board. Given the number of newcomers the market has to be watched for both positive and negative vibes, but we'll side with Danimix.
Call Me Mulligan (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Prominent, hung left on bend over 4f out, soon slightly outpaced, rallied 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Hereford 2m 1f mdn NH flat (5) gf in Jun beating M'lady Eliza (10-7) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Danimix (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Held up, headway over 4f out, led soon after, kept on, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun beating Budwiser (11-0) by 7l, 11 ran.
Commanche Luke 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced 5f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final 2f, 4th of 11, 16l behind Crazy Chris (10-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd.
Driving Seat Daylami gelding out of Zorleni.
Dunbrody House 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Dan Breen (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd.
Jay J Sovereign Water gelding out of Passing Cloud.
Kingsand Bay 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, raced keenly, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 9l behind Grand Award (10-12) at Worcester 2m NH flat (5) gf.
What A Steel (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Sonya's Pearl.
Jon Paul The Third (IRE) Revoque gelding out of Cool Kas.
Pas De Bourrees Piccolo gelding out of Starliner.
Via Roma Revoque gelding out of Little Redwing.
Dunheved Dancer Wace mare out of Dunheved Lady.
Flying Feathers (IRE) Stowaway mare out of The Red One.
Beyond The Beck And Beyond horse out of Waverbeck.
Blazing Bolte Karinga Bay filly out of Tis Gromit.
Line Tzigane (FR) Bonnet Rouge filly out of Line Lawyer.
