in touch, weakened 3f out
held up, effort over 6f out, kept on final 3f
held up, mid-division, headway 10f out, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, one pace
behind, headway 9f out, led over 3f out, kept on well
held up mid-division, reminders 10f out, never dangerous
held up and keen, ridden over 6f out, soon some headway, one pace
led, headed 8f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, led 8f out, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, outpaced over 3f out
held up in touch, chased winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace
behind, headway over 4f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened 3f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be All Out For Seven, Murphys Beau and Glengap and the narrow vote is given to Glengap. The selection has won a point in his native Ireland looks sure to know his job and under conditions that suit he could be a value bet. Muyrphys Beau rates the main danger on his latest second behind Evelith Regent he looks sure to improve again and will not be far away. All Out For Seven hails from a yard that has a fair record in these events and this Gelding by Simply Great should be watched in the market. Of the others Calm Seas shaped with promise on his debut and is another that is sure to improve while Walamo is another that catches the eye on breeding and could go well at a price but in a race that throws up more questions than answers Glengap gets our vote.
All Out For Seven (IRE) Simply Great gelding, half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Tartan Khan.
Baileys Surprise (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Knockara Beau (11-4) at Kelso 2m mdn nhf (4) hvy in Jan.
Bentons Choice Sir Harry Lewis gelding, brother to winning pointer Romper Stomper.
Brutus Maximus 18-1 (10-13) Chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Corkage (11-2) at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gf in Dec.
Country Servant (USA) Swain gelding, half-brother to winning miler Dramatic.
Crackerjack Lad (IRE) Exit To Nowhere gelding out of winning bumper Crowther Homes.
Easby Park 13-2 (10-0) Held up, pushed along after 5f, soon struggling, tailed off from halfway, 12th of 15, well behind Massasoit (10-12) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (5) hvy.
Farriers Flight Missed Flight gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Four Franks (IRE) Shernazar gelding, half-brother to a winning pointer.
Glengap (IRE) (11-7) Prominent, disputed lead from 2 out, led last, ran on, won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp gs in Nov beating Rolotini (11-7) by a hd, 11 ran.
Kayf Commander Kayf Tara gelding, brother to winning hurdler Cyd Charisse.
Murphys Beau (IRE) 22-1 (10-6) Led, headed over 2f out, rallied approaching final furlong, every chance inside final furlong, just held close home, 2nd of 8, hd behind Evelith Regent (10-9) at Catterick 2m nhf (6) sft.
Phenix Mag (FR) 40-1 (11-0) Held up, kept on final 4f, never dangerous, 5th of 19, 7l behind Charity Lane (10-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Randolf (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Some headway 6f out, ridden 4f out, soon struggling, 12th of 22, 38l behind Helens Vision (10-8) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
Sheriff Hutton (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up and behind, raced keenly, headway over 6f out, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Blistering (10-12) at Warwick 2m nhf (6) hvy in Jan.
Border Mist (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened over 5f out, 15th of 17, 25l behind Cornerback (10-12) at Wetherby 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Calm Seas (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, took closer order 6f out, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 15, 25l behind Touch of Irish (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Walamo (GER) 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, nearly ran out 7f out, soon driven, kept on from over 2f out, 6th of 21, 9l behind Sunsetten (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f 4yo nhf (5) gd in Jan.
Mollie Blackburn Warningford filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m6f.
