towards rear, ridden 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, never nearer
behind, headway to chase winner 3 out to before next, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, led 5th, made rest, 12 lengths clear last, eased towards finish
raced keenly, held up, struggling 5th, soon ridden and beaten, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 5th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, hit and lost place 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, mistake and dropped to rear 2nd, lost touch 4th, pulled up after next
led, headed 5th, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
behind, struggling 4th, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 3 out, went 2nd before next, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression
NORTH WALK is the form horse in this seller and is taken to score ahead of Speed Up and Top Man Dan. The selection won a similar race at Ludlow last month and followed up by finishing third at Fontwell on his last outing over hurdles. He was well beaten on the level on his latest start but his hurdles form is the best on offer in what is a poor contest and if at his best he is sure to go close with the help of Tony McCoy on his back. Speed Up drops in grade for the first time having run well in a few novice hurdles this spring. His best effort to date was finishing third of 10 at Musselburgh in March and although he has been fairly beaten in his last couple of races he was by no means disgraced and at this level he has to be respected. Top Man Dan has only raced once over hurdles finishing fifth of 10 in the process at Sedgefield last September. He has since struggled on the flat but he's sure to have benefitted from his sole hurdle start so any market moves should be noted. North Walk has proven winning form in this grade and for that reason is the preferred pick.
Gamma Velorum (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, outpaced 7th, soon lost place, no danger after, 10th of 14, 34l behind Ethan's Star (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sell hcp hdl (5) gf.
Musca (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Started slowly, always behind, 13th of 14, 30l behind Golden Penny (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May (flat).
North Walk (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Close up, went 2nd before 6th, blundered 3 out, recovered to lead 2 out, headed before last, soon lost 2nd and weakened flat, 3rd of 15, 13l behind Joli Classical (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gf.
Speed Up (FR) 3-1 (11-12) 5th of 7, 22l behind Midnite Blews (10-2) at Perth 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Dusk 66-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, pushed along after 5th, behind when not fluent 3 out, 10th of 13, well behind Supreme de Paille (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Premier Class (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division, behind approaching 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Benmadigan (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd, 14 ran.
Silver Sprite 125-1 (10-6) Tracked leader when fell 2nd, in a race won by Sagarich (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd, 7 ran.
Top Man Dan (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up, tracked leaders approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon outpaced, 5th of 10, 10l behind Gulf Coast (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Sep.
Nightboat To Cairo (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Held up, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 34l behind Breeze Out (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Red 100-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 8, 33l behind Mr Robert (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Reflective Glory (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 13, 20l behind Olivino (10-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Apr.
Dawn Wind 33-1 (10-8) Not fluent, chased leader, hit 5th, ridden and weakened after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Phoenix Des Mottes (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd, 14 ran.
