ALQAMAR has to give 14lb to his four rivals, less Charlotte Jones claim, but its hard to envisage defeat for Jimmy Moffatt’s progressive novice who has already won around here. Market Rasen bumper winner San Fermin looks the danger if taking to jumping.
Alqamar 1-4fav (11-5) Made all, not fluent 2 out, went clear after last, easily, won at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gd in Jun beating Darkest Day (11-5) by 11l, 7 ran.
Algesiras 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 31 1/2l behind Restandbethankful (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in May.
Kicks Before Six (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Prom til wknd qckly 14; t.o & pu 2 out, at Balcormo Mains 3m mdn gd in Apr.
San Fermin (IRE) 2-13fav (11-0) Made all, quickened away from over 2f out, easily, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) gd in Jun beating William Cody (10-9) by 4 3/4l, 6 ran.
Splinter 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until jumped slowly and lost place 2nd, behind when jumped slowly 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Goodbye Stranger (10-12) at Newbury 2m (4) sft in Dec.
