unseated rider and ran loose before start, disputed lead at slow pace 4f, remained in touch, every chance when hung right 4f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened over 1f out
unseated rider and ran loose before start, took keen hold, in touch, led over 5f out, driven when veered left and right over 1f out, soon hard pressed, pushed out final furlong
took keen hold, prominent until lost place and dropped to rear after 5f, lost touch halfway, continued tailed off
pulled hard, held up in touch, led after 4f, headed over 5f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no impression with front pair from over 1f out, lost modest 3rd near finish
held up in touch, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, stayed on to take modest 3rd near finish, no chance with front pair
disputed lead at slow place 4f, chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards
Pure guesswork at this stage in a field of newcomers but Peter Bowen does enjoy a good record in bumpers of 43-196 in the last five years for a 22% strike rate. BEREA VENTURE and King Of All Kings represent the yard and the former, a son of Indian Danehill who has produced some useful jumping sorts, is the preference in a contest where the market should prove instructive.The Best yard, 3-34 in bumpers in the past five years, field Generous Jack with AP McCoy aboard and the Generous gelding obviously requires a market check. Patrick Chamings and Lucy Jones have no winners in such contests in the past five years but Buckled and Tobefair are worth a second look for their respective yards with Sam Twiston-Davies and Richard Johnson bookings of interest.
Captain Redbeard (IRE) Bach gelding out of Diesel Dancer.
Generous Jack (IRE) Generous horse out of Yosna.
Spenwanan Redoubtable gelding out of Garjun.
Buckled Midnight Legend gelding out of Mulberry Wine.
King Of All Kings (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Back The Queen.
Tobefair Central Park gelding out of Nan.
Berea Venture (IRE) Indian Danehill gelding out of Ballinard Lady.