led early, chased leader 2nd, not fluent 4th, lost 2nd after 5th, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, every chance last, stayed on
took keen hold, led 1st, hit 4th, headed after 2 out, weakened last
held up towards rear, took keen hold and mistakes, weakened 3 out
in touch, lost place 3rd, pushed along after 5th, headway 3 out, not fluent next, soon ridden, went 3rd when not fluent last, weakened soon after
soon led, jumped slowly and headed 1st, prominent, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd after 5th, led after 2 out, driven flat, stayed on well
towards rear, jumped slowly 1st, mistake next, reminders after 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, went 3rd after last, one pace, no impression
mid-division, jumped slowly 1st, jumped slowly and in rear 5th
towards rear, never in contention
slowly away, in rear, some headway 3 out, no impression after next
KINGSMOSS will take plenty of beating and gets the vote in this maiden hurdle, while Duty Free, Kingsmoss and Grand Award are of interest. The last-named was runner-up in a similar race at Bangor last time and goes well on decent ground, though he does have a fair bit to find with our pick. The same goes for Duty Free, who will have come on for a couple of outings on the Flat of late and has conditions to suit, so he can go well. Kingsmoss put up a decent effort in a similar contest at Killarney last time and a market check is advised, though on the face of it it appeared to be a stepping stone to success tonight. Hurdling debutant Sir Frank took a Sedgefield bumper in April when the ground was fast and given connections we would be well advised to have a look for any confidence in the betting. Swiss Guard represents a stable in red hot form but has a bit to prove on the ground and we'll side with Kingsmoss.
Daniel's Dream 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, pushed along approaching 5th, soon weakened, 5th of 17, 24l behind Ton-Chee (11-6) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Duty Free (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, raced keenly, pushed along after 5th, headway 3 out, never reached leaders and soon no impression, 5th of 12, 18l behind Press The Button (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Grand Award 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden, hung left and chased winner after 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Twentynineblack (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (4) gd.
Great Esteem (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Raced keenly, soon in touch on outside, headway to challenge 4f out, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 19l behind Dr Flynn (11-4) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Kingsmoss (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 1st, progress from before 6th, no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening from before 2 out, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Island Oscar (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd.
Marieschi (USA) 50-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside after 7th, chased leading pair after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 6, well behind Caerlaverock (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Sir Frank (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed on final furlong, held on gamely, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) gf in Apr beating Call Me Bill (10-12) by hd, 9 ran.
Beat The Shower 14-1 (10-7) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Conquisto (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Jobekani (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, pushed approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 16l behind Total Submission (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Itstooearly 20-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 11, 21l behind Flower Haven (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Overyou 25-1 (10-2) Held up behind, headway on outside after 4 out, wandered next, stayed on to go well beaten 2nd before 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Kosta Brava (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4yo nov stks (4) gd.
Red Dagger (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Raced keenly, hit 5th, lost place next, soon behind, 6th of 12, 35l behind Gremlin (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Swiss Guard 14-1 (10-8) Held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 12, 15l behind Clerk's Choice (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
