soon chasing leaders, went 2nd 4th until 6th, lost place 3 out, ridden and plugged on after next
led, hit 3 out, soon ridden, headed before next, kept on same pace
track leader until 4th, weakened approaching 6, tailed off
held up, headway 4th, went 2nd 6th, led approaching 2 out, soon in command, pushed out
chased leaders until after 3rd, behind from after 5th, held off
took keen hold, held up, headway 3 out, effort before next, 3rd and held when mistake last
held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next
pulled hard, held up, good headway 6, effort after 3 out, weakened after next
A moderate event where DEE CEE ELLE is our idea of the winner with Hitaaf and Shanahan as the dangers. The mare put up a below par effort at Ludlow last time out but were she to reproduce her second in similar grade at Bangor, it might be enough on this occasion. Hitaaf finished ahead of our selection last time but the suspicion is that he may be better over slightly further than this trip. Shanahan has a visor on for the first time. The ground is no obstacle but his attitude is. Top Trees fell on his return from a long absence. He does seem to be something of a course specialist. Cavalry Twill wasn't completely disgraced behind Boogie Dancer in a recent event at this course but his record says it all. The remainder look very ordinary. Dee Cee Elle secures the recommendation.
Shanahan (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Held up, headway approaching 6th, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed soon after last, no extra, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Ferrando (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f clm hdl (5) gf.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Held up, ridden and plugged on after 3 out, went 4th before next, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 13l behind Boogie Dancer (10-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Cleopatras Therapy (IRE) 150-1 (10-8) In touch, struggling 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Badly Bruised (10-13) at Towcester 2m 5f clm hdl (5) gd in Apr, 14 ran.
Dee Cee Elle 6-1 (10-6) In touch, mistakes and ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 12, 29l behind Treaty Flyer (10-9) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Feels Right 66-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 21l behind Cursum Perficio (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd.
Hitaaf (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Treaty Flyer (10-9) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Something Inside (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Mid-division until 5th, soon behind, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Qozak (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Top Trees 6-1 (11-0) Pulled hard, held up, headway approaching 6th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, clear 2nd, held when fell last, in a race won by Chunky Lad (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f am sll hdl (5) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
