made all, clear 3 out, hit 2 out, unchallenged
raced keenly, held up in 3rd, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon beaten
always last, tailed off after 3rd
chased winner, ridden approaching 5th, no impression when mistake 3 out, beaten when hit 2 out
Earl Of Spectrum gets the confident vote here with Ellerslie Tom, and Whistle Blowing rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Kingscourt Lad, that horse has since ran well in defeat in a better race and under similar conditions here he is taken to defy the handicapper. Ellerslie Tom rates the main danger on his latest third behind East Tycoon. He looks sure to get an easy lead here but he is continually let down by his jumping and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Whistle Blowing is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind La Dolfina especially as the fitting of first time cheek pieces could improve him and he should be noted in the market. Tonight is unexposed but has plenty to find and for the winner we return to Earl Of Spectrum.
Ellerslie Tom 7-2 (10-12) Prominent, led 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 7, 11l behind East Tycoon (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Jul.
Earl Of Spectrum (GER) 7-1 (11-9) Pulled hard, chased leaders, led after 6th, ridden 2 out, ran on, won at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul beating Kingscourt Lad (10-5) by 2l, 15 ran.
Tonight (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, hampered and rider lost iron 1st, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakening when mistake last, 6th of 14, 14l behind Sakenos (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Whistle Blowing (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 6th, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 2nd of 4, 14l behind La Dolfina (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
