led from 1st, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last
close up, every chance to 2 out, soon weakened, in 4th and held when blundered last
in touch, led 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on towards finish
mid-division, weakened from 5th
chased leaders, led approaching last, kept on under pressure
led to 1st, chased leaders until weakened 5th
held up, some headway 4th, weakened from 3 out
towards rear, headway 5th, hit next, soon weakened
behind from 4th, blundered next, never dangerous
behind from 4th, never dangerous
in rear, hit 2nd, soon reminders, tailed off from 4th, pulled up after 3 out
behind from 4th, never dangerous
in touch, weakened 5th
Ahmedy gets the confident vote here with Folk Tune and Markington rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Folk Tune and although that rival is better off at the wieghts he still has a little to find. Folk Tune could get closer to the selection here on these terms but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time Markington was a fair third behind Raslan last time and is another with place claims. Of the remainder Bedouin Blue is from a yard that does well in this sphere and should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Ahmedy who is taken to win this before going on to better things.
Ahmedy (IRE) 10-11fav (10-9) Led after 1st, jumped left 2 out, soon ridden, driven out flat, won at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec beating Folk Tune (10-12) by 3l, 15 ran.
Bedouin Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 6l behind Peppertree Lane (9-5) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) hvy in Aug (Flat).
Folk Tune (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, tracked leaders 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, hit last, kept on well flat, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Ahmedy (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Gifted Glori 9-1 (10-12) In touch, hampered 2nd, ridden and effort 2 out, one pace, 6th of 15, 21l behind Shaydreambeliever (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Markington 4-1 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, hit last, no extra, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Raslan (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Painted Sky 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon beaten, 8th of 14, 39l behind Pevensey (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, struggling halfway, 11th of 15, 50l behind Franco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Suits Me 28-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 31l behind Ahmedy (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
White Lightening (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, effort approaching 3 out, weakened after next, 8th of 11, well behind Stainley (11-0) at Kelso 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Arcangela 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 18l behind Sa Nau (8-10) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Sept (Flat).
Bring On The Bling (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Always behind, 10th of 17, well behind Dance The Mambo (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Miss Champagne (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Tracked winner throughout, ridden 2f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Inaminute (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (6) pol in Apr (Flat).
Paradise Expected 40-1 (10-5) Held up, always behind, 14th of 15, well behind Polinamix (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Penmara 100-1 (10-2) Always towards rear and pulled up 3 out in race won by Ahmedy (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec, 15 ran.
Rocknest Island (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Always behind, 9th of 15, 39l behind Ahmedy (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
