held up in touch, ridden to challenge 3 out, not fluent last, no extra
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next
always towards rear
always towards rear
held up in touch, outpaced after 4 out, went poor 3rd after last, no impression
held up mid-division, outpaced from 4 out
close up, behind when jumped slow 4th, pulled up after 6th, tailed off
chased leaders, outpaced from 4 out
towards rear, ridden 4 out, never dangerous
in rear, weakened from 8th, pulled up before 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, weakened approaching 7th, soon pulled up
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened pulled up before next
made all, mistake 3 out, kept on well from last
chased leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, ridden after 4 out, behind when fell 3 out
This is not a particularly good contest but it is still competitive and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Topaz Lady, who is taken to give weight away all round and gets the vote ahead of Persian Prince and Stravaigin. The last mentioned is a rare runner under National Hunt rules for Jim Goldie but she showed promise when last seen in March and the yard's runners continue in good order. Ferdy Murphy's Greenock should improve for his reappearance run two weeks ago but needs to, while Named At Dinner is a consistent performer but may again have to settle for minor honours. Double Ells ran better last time and is another to consider along with John Wade's lightly raced Persian Prince. The Nicky Richards-trained Topaz Lady is less exposed than most and looks the one to be with judged by his most recent effort.
Topaz Lady (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge approaching last, one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Rebelle (11-11) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Mrs O'Malley 10-3 (10-10) Led after 1st, ridden when headed 3 out, one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Heavenly Pleasure (10-7) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Greenock 16-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Remainder (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Stravaigin 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, ridden and headway 2 out, stayed on flat, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Barracat (10-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Tobesure (IRE) 18-1 (10-6) Close up to 3 out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, well behind Snow's Ride (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct. Later dsq to last.
Windygate (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Close up, every chance 9th, outpaced 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Storymaker (11-3) at Kelso 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Presenting Edward 16-1 (10-9) With leader, weakening when mistake 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Storymaker (10-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Named At Dinner 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along 4 out, outpaced next, 4th of 13, 25l behind Flower Haven (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Bene Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Towards rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Scott's Mill (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gd, 15 ran.
Persian Prince (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, steady headway 4 out, effort 2 out, one pace, 4th of 8, 13l behind Alfadora (10-3) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gf.
Cupid's Mission (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, weakened from 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by The Shy Man (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd, 13 ran.
Double Ells 7-1 (10-9) Prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Scott's Mill (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gd.
Millie The Filly 18-1 (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along 6th, outpaced 3 out, kept on one pace after next, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 13, 25l behind Flower Haven (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Native Coll 100-1 (9-7) Tracked winner, ridden 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Inch High (11-2) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Teviot Brig 13-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, effort approaching 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 14, 17l behind Charlie George (11-2) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
