mid-division, headway 4 out, effort when mistake 3 out, one pace from next
held up towards rear, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed 3 out, not pace of winner
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, weakened after next
tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, very easily
always behind
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out
prominent, weakened quickly approaching 4 out, pulled up before next
in touch until outpaced approaching 3 out
always behind
led, headed 4 out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
The Crook is taken to get the better of Abstract Folly and Diamonds And Dust in a competitive opener to the card. The selection caught the eye with a solid effort at Wetherby last time out and with his yard in form he looks like he could be ready to hit the winning trail. Abstract Folly was a little disappointing at Sedgefield last time out but this race is less competitive and he had previously gone close over this course and distance when chasing home Gringo. Diamonds and Dust finished 14l behind Abstract Folly that day and although that was only his second start over hurdles, he will neeed to improve significantly to get competitive today. Schinken Otto reverts to hurdles after a spell over the bigger obstacles and he could go well at a price, but The Crook ran well enough last time to suggest that his turn would not be far away and he is taken to get his head in front.
Abstract Folly (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Held up, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 14l behind Modicum (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf.
The Crook (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders after next, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Dream Castle (11-3) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Diamonds And Dust 28-1 (10-7) Towards rear, hit 4 out, headway next, stayed on one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Gringo (11-7) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Malt de Vergy (FR) 33-1 (11-1) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, well behind Leg Spinner (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Alfonso 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear and lost place 4th, soon beaten, 10th of 11, well behind Inch High (11-2) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Kyle of Lochalsh 12-1 (11-0) In touch, effort 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace approaching last, 4th of 14, 4l behind Blast The Past (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Schinken Otto (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Led, headed approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from next, 6th of 7, 29l behind Mighty Fine (11-5) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Lily Tara 4-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakened flat, 5th of 15, 13l behind Oscar Jo (10-5) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
