Lenson Earl sets the standard in the dual distance

Walthamstow Report 15 Nov 2007

Tuesday's card featured the Racing Post Dual Distance comp, the Carlisle Brass British Bred stakes, the Festival stayers stakes, the Maiden Derby semi finals and a few graded fillers..

The opening race was an A6, which saw Lurgan Legend show smart early pace on his debut. He failed to see out the trip and So Said He ran on and led from between the last two bends. This was his second win from 8 starts. The favourite, Georges Girl, came to challenge between the last two bends, but was badly crowded. Baran Miami finished well for second after easing at the first two bends.

In the first heat of the Racing Post Dual Distance, Truly Gold ran middle from trap four, leaving a nice gap for Droopys Mate from trap 5. Droopys Mate got to the bend between A Million Miles and Clonbrin Mai and showed the best bottle at the bend and quickened clear. He looked set for a comfortable win, but ran wide at the last bend and held on by just a head. Danas Black started very slowly, but railed well to emerge in second out of the second bend. He kept on well for second. A Million Miles moved off and was crowded at the second bend, but kept on and finished 3rd. He did show a bit of an odd action though.

In the first heat of the British Bred stakes, Westmead Alec showed the best pace and led round. Blonde Buzz ran on well and passed him with ease at the third bend. He really grabbed the ground on the home straight and was a decent winner. Nightshade grabbed second from Nightshade on the run in.

When Fear Robben turned in front in the first heat of the Festival stayers stakes, many would have expected him to go on and score. However, he never got away from the field and eased at the 5th bend. Heavy Weather hit the front at the 5th bend and went on to win by 2 1/2 lengths from Fear Robben. Butterbridge Ali seems to have lost his early pace and he plugged on for third here.

Lenson Earl ran out a very impressive winner of the second heat of the Racing Post Dual Distance comp. He got a nice clear run round the first two turns and ran right away from his field and recorded a fast 28.59. Molly Alice ran a decent race in second, but was not in the same league as the winner. Flying Jack showed some pace to the first bend after a modest start and kept on for third.

Toosey Blue was sent off a short priced favourite in the second heat of the British Bred stakes. He didn't break well, but was quickly into his stride. He led at the first bend and ran out a very decent winner. After a modest start, Versailles kept on best of the rest for second. 

Lenson Joker made all and was a decent winner of the second heat of the Festival stayers stakes. He recorded a very decent sectional of 14.24  and his winning time was a fast 39.37. Tiger Scot followed his home a remote second, 7 lengths behind.

In the first semi final of the Maiden Derby, Ronnies Hotstuff set the early pace. Despite turning a close second, Barnfield Woody took an eternity to put in a challenge and only led near the line. Millwards Summit cam home well and grabbed second from the fading Ronnies Hotstuff.

Baran Pedro was sent off 4/6 jolly after the withdrawal of Unique Wonder. Bodell Mistress set a scorching early gallop and Baran Pedro took his time to get to put a challenge in. He barged his way through at the third bend, as Bodell Mistress faded and ran out a decent winner. Tilly kept on and finished second.

Discreet Cat and Directors Chair both broke very well in the third heat of the Festival stayers stakes. Directors Chair led from the second bend and always held the upper hand. Despite easing at the 5th bend, Big Brett Coal's class got him past Discreet Cat to grab second qualifying place.

Wheres The Girls started well and made all in the third heat of the Racing Post Dual Distance comp. The favvy Lethal Frankie, drifted off at the second bend and put paid to his own chances and those of Comeback on his outside. Miselar Custard also drifted off and was crowded at the second bend, but kept on for second. 

Wheres Yer Man and Dilemmas Flight started best in the third heat of the British Bred stakes. Dilemmas Flight lost the plot at the second bend and Wheres Yer Man led from the second bend. Crying Shame cam off the rails and was crowded at the first bend, but he rode the bump well and kept on for second.

Larkhill Jackie put in a very good run indeed to land the A1. She skewed at the traps, but was quickly into her stride and made all. There was trouble behind her at the first bend. Happy Memories was very brave at the first bend and barged her way through to take second. She held that position, but Blackstone Billy looked likely to get involved in the race. When going for a gap that wasn't really there at the third bend, he was crowded out of it.

The usual dreadful 640 race closed the card and we saw a few different leaders. Eye Onthe Flyer was first up. Wise Digger took over at the second bend. Eye Onthe Flyer took it up at the last bend and looked set to score. Off Course timed his run to perfection and led near the line.

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