tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
held up, outpaced 4 out, staying on same pace when blundered last
held up mid-division, headway approaching 5th, chased winner from 3 out, no impression
held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 4th, weakened from 3 out
held up, chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, effort 3 out, never dangerous
held up, weakened from 5th, tailed off
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, never dangerous
held up, ridden 5th, soon behind
made all, ridden after 3 out, stayed on strongly
in touch and keen, chased leaders 4th, went 2nd 4 out, weakened after next
held up, weakened from 2 out
tracked leader, weakened after 4 out
A fair race and Young Albert should be capable of beating Kingsbury and Le Rouge Fatal. The selection can hamper his own chances by racing a little too keenly but his last run at Wetherby was sound and he looks to have every chance of going close against this weaker opposition. Kingsbury is an interesting participant given that he was heavily punted last time out. He has claims if settling. Le Rouge Fatal finished ahead of him last time out but has struggled on two subsequent visits to the track. Radar may be in the veteran category these days and while his recent form stinks, he does at least act on the going. Digital Media has a featherweight and is one to note carefully in the market. Bollin Ruth won a weak conditionals race at Hexham last term. She now takes on both sexes. Inch High makes a reappearance and may not be suited by the prospect of being taken on by other front-runners. Young Albert has promised plenty in the past and is now asked to deliver.
Young Albert (IRE) 10-3fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, soon no extra, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Dancer's Serenade (10-13) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Dec.
Storm Prospect 11-1 (11-10) In touch, struggling halfway, 14th of 16, well behind Hue (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Soubriquet (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led after 3 out, headed after last, kept on, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Augustine (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Dec.
Radar (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leader until weakened from 2 out, 5th of 8, 18l behind Storymaker (10-8) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Nov.
Le Rouge Fatal (FR) 13-2 (10-2) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 15, 16l behind Doctor David (11-9) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Charlie Tango (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Raced keenly and led, mistake 5th, soon headed, weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Calculaite (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Apr, 16 ran.
Kingsbury (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (10-1) Held up, headway to chase leaders approaching 3 out, soon every chance, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 8, 11l behind Storymaker (10-8) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Nov.
Bollin Ruth 3-1jt-fav (10-2) Held up, chased leaders approaching 3 out, led after 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Hexham 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar beating Westgrove Berry (11-3) by 4l, 8 ran.
Oliverjohn (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, weakened from 5 out, 6th of 9, well behind Magic Route (9-13) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Inch High 13-2 (11-2) Made all, ridden approaching last, driven out, won at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar beating Or de Grugy (11-6) by 6l, 11 ran.
Kiwijimbo (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, led after last, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Fiddlers Creek (10-4) at Kelso 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May '06.
Digital Media (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Held up, headway and in touch halfway, weakening when blundered 3 out, never on terms, 4th of 14, 19l behind King Mak (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
The Weaver (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 41l behind Laborec (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
