held up towards rear, headway before 5f out to chase leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
in rear, pushed along over 6f out, soon outpaced
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace
behind, pushed along over 5f out, never dangerous
tracked, led 9f out, headed over 6f out, soon quickly weakened
mid-division, chased leaders after halfway, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on and always held
soon led, headed 9f out, chased leaders, one pace from 3f out
led early, tracked leaders, led again over 6f out, headed over 4f out, one pace
prominent, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
All three previous winners in this all look useful and could dominate, though Notnow Seamus has shown some potential and can’t be ignored. BETTER GETALONG only beat Sam's Adventure by a short-head here last month and the runner-up is 7lb better off. Normally, that would be enough to turn the tables but Nicky Richards’ charge may have a little more scope and can confirm the placings. Silver Bullion won over course and distance on his debut and newcomers Mcgowan's Pass and Storm Nelson are worth a market check as they present in-form yards. The latter is a half-brother to a points and hurdles winner in Ireland.
Sam's Adventure 1-2fav (12-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 7, shd behind Better Getalong (11-4) at Ayr 2m (6) hvy in Dec.
Silver Bullion 11-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway over 6f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Dec beating Sunny Destination (10-12) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Big Bad Dream (IRE) Mountain High gelding out of Stay At Home.
Bruichladdich 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway before 6f out to chase leaders, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 15, 20 1/4l behind Silver Bullion (10-12) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Dec.
Here Comes Hovis 80-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off halfway, last of 9, dist behind Mount Mews (11-9) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in May.
McGowan's Pass Central Park gelding out of Function Dreamer.
Notnow Seamus 10-1 (11-5) In rear, headway over 6f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Donna's Delight (11-5) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Jan.
Well Above Par (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Made most, 3l adv 1/2way, red adv & chall bef 2out, sn hdd & nt qckn, ko onepcd straight, 4th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Poli Roi (11-10) at Rockfield 3m mdn sft in Nov.
Prince Florbury 80-1 (10-12) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 26 3/4l behind Midnight Shadow (10-12) at Newcastle 1m 7f (6) sft in Dec.
Storm Nelson (IRE) Gold Well gelding out of Dabiyra.
Better Getalong (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) In touch, pushed along over 5f out, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 1f out, pressed last 50 yards, just held on, won at Ayr 2m (6) hvy in Dec beating Sam's Adventure (12-0) by shd, 7 ran.
