chased winner, ridden before 2 out, soon no impression, lost well held 2nd when fell last
made all, clear from omitted 2 out, unchallenged
chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner
Though Cartmel form doesn’t always travel, there seems little point in opposing recent winner ARDERA CROSS in this as Effet Special, the other who will appreciate underfoot conditions, is having a first run since an ordinary UK debut at Ayr in February. Uptown Funk is having a first run over fences but would have a chance on the pick of his hurdles form.
Effet Special (FR) 15-2 (10-9) Allowed clear lead, not fluent 5th, reduced advantage next, headed before 4 out, no chance with front pair from 2 out, 3rd of 4, 16l behind Veinard (11-0) at Ayr 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Ardera Cross (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Pressed leader, led after 5th, clear 2 out (normal 3 out), stayed on well, ridden out, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Jul beating Ink Master (12-7) by 3 3/4l, 5 ran.
Uptown Funk (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Always behind, tailed off, 9th of 11, 29 1/2l behind Putting Green (11-10) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Jul.