mid-division, closer order approaching 5th, tailed off after 7th, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, headway 5th, ridden 3 out, led soon after last, kept on
led 2nd, ridden when headed 2 out, weakened
always in rear
in rear, jumped slowly 5th, behind from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before next
keen, blundered 1st, tailed off from 5th
mid-division, reminders 5th, behind from next
mid-division, ridden and some progress when not fluent 4 out, soon held
in touch and keen, ridden and weakened 4 out
in touch, headway 6th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, one pace flat
held up, headway 7th, led 2 out, hung left and mistake last, soon headed, not recover
led, headed 2nd, stayed prominent until weakened after 7th
mid-division, ridden and hung left when weakening 3 out
What A Friend, Master Overseer and Carruthers are the three to consider here, with the vote going to David Pipe's winning debutant Master Overseer. A son of the useful Flat stayer Kayf Tara, Carruthers showed distinct promise on his bumper debut, leading for some way before being run out of it in the closing stages. He will come on for the experience and looks a leading player here. Master Overseer is by Old Vic and justified favouritism when coming right away from his field in a Fontwell bumper. That was back in March but he shouldnt lack for fitness. What A Friend was not fancied in the market when landing a Newton Abbot bumper on fast ground in May. He may be sharper for the run. Master Overseer can lord it over his rivals here.
Allthewayintime (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) 15th of 18, well behind Rood Report (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Carruthers 20-1 (10-10) Chased leader, led over 3f out, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Dave's Dream (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May.
Coolock 14-1 (11-4) Promient when slipped up in race won by Hell's Bay (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gd, 13 ran.
Fighting Chance (IRE) 9-4 (10-12) Led 2nd, weakening quickly when mistake 4 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Supreme Huntress (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 11 ran.
Freedom Frix 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 14l behind Hold Em (11-9) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Freeline Fury 125-1 (11-6) Led until 5th, in touch until pecked 7th, soon behind, 10th of 14, well behind Geeveem (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan '06.
Hazeam 100-1 (11-4) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 13, 23l behind Hell's Bay (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gd.
Hemington 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 10th of 12, 48l behind Rightway Star (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Li Lo Bosh (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, headway 6f out, outpaced 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Aya (10-2) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Master Overseer (IRE) 2-1fav (10-7) Held up in mid-division, steady headway over 9f out, led going well 4f out, came clear final 2f, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (6) hvy in Mar beating Ouragan Lagrange (11-2) by 23l, 11 ran.
Mister Gloss (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up, lost touch after 6th, jumped left from 3 out, 4th of 6, 38l behind Counting House (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gf.
Nicto De Beauchene (FR) (10-12) Behind Orgeres (10-3) at Enghien 2m 3f chs in Apr '06, 16 ran.
Spare Cash (IRE) Zaffaran gelding, half-brother to useful chaser D'Argent.
What A Friend 10-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on well, won at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May beating Peveril Pandora (9-10) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Announcing Alice (IRE) Presenting mare, half-sister to winning chaser Back For The Craic.
Jaunty Flight 12-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 8th, every chance flat, not quicken, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Autograph (11-5) at Worcester 3m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
