led, raced keenly, jumped right from 3rd, headed and hampered 2 out, soon ridden, rallied to lead and hung left flat, ran on
mid-division, stumbled 1st, behind from 5th
held up towards rear, headway when jinked slightly left on landing and unseated rider 5th
chased winner, hit 3rd, lost 2nd next, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, behind 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, blundered 3rd, weakened after 5th, blundered last
chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2out
mid-division, lost place after 3rd, behind from next, mistake 2 out
in touch, lost place after 3rd, no impression after, mistake 2 out
pulled hard, held up in rear, no fluent 1st, hit 5th, never dangerous
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with LONDON TIMES ahead of Special Branch Ami and Art Trend. There isn't a great deal of form to go on in the opener and that of the selection isn't great as he was well held at Cheltenham. However, that wasn't a bad race, the run should have brought him on, conditions should suit and the stable has a decent record in the race. Art Trend is sure to be popular following his debut in what could turn out to be a fair race at Wincanton but conditions may not be ideal for the former Peter Chapple-Hyam trained gelding who did weaken tamely on that occasion. Helium is an interesting import from France but may be best watched on his first run for new connections given that he has to concede weight all round. Of the remainder, the one that appeals most is Special Branch Ami who only had two starts on the Flat but hinted at possessing a good bit of ability. It's always encouraging to see McCoy booked for the yard and he's sure to have been well schooled but we'll take a chance with London Times finding the necessary improvement.
Helium (FR) (10-1) Led to run-in, no extra when headed, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Long Run (10-8) at Auteuil 2m 2f hdl in Sept.
Anabaa's Secret (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Keen in touch, hampered 1st, mistake 5th, soon ridden, weakened next, 5th of 10, 48l behind Bathwick Man (10-9) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Aug.
Art Trend (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Prominent, chased leader 2nd, led 5th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no chance, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Cosmea (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Gunnadoit (USA) 10-1 (10-5) Led, ridden 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 9, 13l behind Terrasini (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Hawkstar Express (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, soon pushed along, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 15, 22l behind Ba Dreamflight (8-6) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Keepholdin (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Jumped poorly in rear, ridden and struggling after 4th, soon tailed off, last of 11, well behind Saticon (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
London Times (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway and in touch 5th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 12, 26l behind Simarian (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Ovthenight (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, went 2nd 5th, ridden after 3 out, no chance with winner but stayed on same pace from approaching 2 out, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Dontpaytheferryman (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Ray Diamond 33-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, already narrowly headed when pecked last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Saticon (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Sainglend 7-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on strongly, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Oct beating Orange River (9-4) by 2l, 14 ran (Flat).
Special Branch Ami (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, headway on inside 3f out, switched right, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Manyriverstocross (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun (Flat).
Coral Shores 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led 3f out to over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 6l behind Sainglend (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Oct (Flat).
Ochenvay 16-1 (10-2) Always behind, tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Bathwick Man (10-9) at N Abbot 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Aug.
Doctor Robert 25-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 13l behind Saticon (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Mr Plod 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and lost touch over 2f out, tailed off, last of 8, 25l behind Campanologist (9-3) at Kempton 1m 1f 3yo stk (2) pol in Mar (Flat).
