always in rear, tailed off after 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression from 2f out
mid-division, steady headway 4f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, headway over 4f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up, headway 5f out, ridden and no extra final 2f
tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, kept on final furlong just failed
The market should provide a good guide to what is expected of these with 13 of the 18 lining up newcomers. The race has been won by smart sorts in recent years, most notably Alfie Flitts. It may prove to side with experience and give DONNY BRIGGS the vote. Tim Easterby's charge made his debut two weeks ago in a similar Haydock bumper which was run at a snails pace before developing into a sprint at the top of the straight. Donny Briggs appeared one of those unsuited by the pedestrian early pace and a larger field here should ensure a stronger gallop throughout. Cesium, a half-brother to Cerium, was weak in the market on debut and ran accordingly. His jockey is an eye-catching booking though and should he attract support do take note. Sweet Shock, a half-brother to Sweet Wake would also be of interest if market confidence is illustrated prior to the off as his noteworthy connections have proved in the past that they are capable of landing a 'touch'. Billy The Gas, stablemate of Donny Briggs is another newcomer of note while Jennie Candlish's Portland Row, a half-brother to last seasons smart bumper performer Touch Of Irish is another interesting racecourse debutant. Donny Briggs is selected to win at the second time of asking.
Billy The Gas Dr Fong gelding out of Hawayah.
Candleford Vettori gelding out of Second Affair.
Cedros Bay (IRE) Frenchmans Bay colt out of a once-raced mare.
Donny Briggs 12-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 4th of 11, 8l behind Dare Me (11-8) at Haydock 2m nhf (3) gs in Nov.
He's A Geezer Royal Applause colt out of a moderate racemare.
Landofgreenginger Dolpour gelding out of Patrita Park.
Lightening Rod Storming Home gelding out of Bolero.
Portland Rose Kayf Tara gelding out of Portland Row.
Si Bien (FR) Solon gelding out of Secret Gold.
Stopped Out Montjoy gelding out of Kiomi.
Summer Affair (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 14, 25l behind Cill Rialaig (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) gs in Oct.
Sweet Shock (GER) Sholokhov gelding out of Sweet Royale.
Tarrivo Tobougg gelding out of Arriving.
Appelouse Zaha filly out of Appelone.
Steely Girl 66-1 (11-0) Pulled hard, prominent, saddle soon slipped, lost place 6f out and pulled up in race won by Brukirk Lass (10-11) at Towcester 1m 5f jnr opn nhf (5) gs in Nov, 10 ran.
Cesium (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, 5th of 14, 19l behind Cill Rialaig (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) gs in Oct.
Kinetic Art (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Led for 4f, remained prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 10, 16l behind Chickini (10-5) at Kelso 1m 5f nhf (5) gs in Oct.
The Names Harry Sir Harry Lewis gelding out of Fly Home.
