chased leader, led 4th, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened flat
never on terms
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
took keen hold in last place, short lived effort approaching 2 out
in touch, led last, edged right last, ridden out
held up, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, beaten when rider dropped whip last
mid-division, behind from 5th
held up, headway approaching 2 out, no further progress
mid-division, short lived effort approaching 2 out
jumped slowly 3rd, always behind
behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, jumped slowly after 5th, every chance after 2 out, kept on
never on terms
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led until 4th, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out
Another tough race to call here for punters with many in with chances on their best form but the principals look to be Smart Boy Prince . Euro Route and Master Nimbus and the vote is given to Master Nimbus.. The selection won well last time out when beating Don And Gerry and although he has a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and under conditions that suit he is taken to defy the handicapper again. Smart Boy Prince rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Sharab but he will do well to give weight and a beating to some less exposed rivals and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Euro route is another worthy of respect as he won a seller with plenty in hand last time out and although this looks tougher he looks progressive. Don And Gerry is sure to have supporters on these revised terms but he has had plenty of chances. Of the remainder Nessnass is unexposed and is open to improvement but he has given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip. Sunnyland is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks to have plenty of weight for what he has actually achived and for the winner we return to Master Nimbus.
Smart Boy Prince (IRE) 9-4 (11-1) Made all, clear when mistake 2 out, heavily eased towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (E) gd in Aug beating Sharaab (11-1) by 14l, 14 ran.
Giust In Temp (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, weakened after 5th, 6th of 10, 32l behind Mister Moussac (10-9) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd.
Euro Route (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden to lead last, ran on, won at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (G) gf beating Staff Nurse (10-5) by 4l, 15 ran.
Master Nimbus 11-2jt-fav (10-13) In touch, hung left after 7th, ridden 3 out, switched right and led flat, ran on, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf beating Don And Gerry (11-8) by 3l, 14 ran.
Canadian Storm 25-1 (11-0) Behind and pulled hard, some headway approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 15, 32l behind Keep On Movin' (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (E) gf in Jun.
Sunnyland 4-1 (11-2) Not fluent 1st, rider lost irons, held up, headway to chase leaders 5th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 9l behind Marathea (10-4) at N Abbot 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs in Jul.
Don And Gerry (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (11-8) Keen in mid-division, headway 6th, led approaching 3 out, soon clear, headed and not quicken flat, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Master Nimbus (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf.
Desert Image (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 17, 15l behind Norton Sapphire (10-0) at Worcester 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gf in Aug.
