mid-division when fell 6th
in touch, ridden to chase leader after 3 out, challenged next, kept on and every chance until no extra flat
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, led and not fluent last, ridden and edged right flat, kept on
always behind, tailed of when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders next, no impression approaching last
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, effort 2 out, ridden and one pace approaching last
led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2 out, soon weakened
behind until kept on from 2 out, never nearer
steadied start, behind, headway when hampered 6th, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next
in rear, beaten when hampered 3 out, never dangerous
blundered and unseated rider 1st
mid-division, reminders 4th, headway to chase leaders when fell 3 out
mid-division, ridden 2 out, never on terms
tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden and headed when mistake last, stayed on same pace flat
Abit Irish has leading claims, Smart Man, That's Racing and Falcon's Tribute are others well worth considering but we like the look of Paddymcgintysgoat Admittedly, the selection showed remarkably little in his first four career starts but his latest run, which came over course and distance on fast ground, suggested that he may have a future. It was a fair novice heat and he stayed on quite well from off the pace to finish about twenty lengths off the lead. Clearly, he needs to step up on that form but he may well be able to do so now that he embarks on his handicap career. Red O'Donnel is another newcomer to handicapping for whom support would be of interest but Abit Irish has a clear chance, despite his penalty, following his win at Exeter and he may be able to build on it. Smart Man is another with leading claims if a rare below par run can be forgiven while That's Racing, Falcon's Tribute and Silver Seeker are others to show up on the radar but Paddymcgintysgoat may be able to find sufficient improvement to hold them all at bay.
Abit Irish (NZ) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 4th, stayed on to lead approaching last, ridden out, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Feb beating Double The Trouble (11-5) by 4l, 18 ran.
Smart Man 11-2 (11-7) In touch, weakened from 6th, 13th of 19, 49l behind Dalawan (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Silver Seeker (USA) 22-1 (10-9) Led, headed after 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, 40l behind Wot Way Chief (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Paddymcgintysgoat (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Held up, some headway 7th, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 19l behind Watch My Back (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Dec.
Red O'Donnell (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) In touch until weakened 3 out, 10th of 13, 38l behind Edgeover (11-5) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Arctic Cove 10-1 (10-9) Led 2nd, headed appraoching 4th, lost place 4 out, 6th of 8, 31l behind Glad Big (11-6) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Falcon's Tribute (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 6th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened quickly next, 7th of 13, 34l behind Thehonourablelady (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Cedar Rapids (IRE) 7-2fav (10-8) Raced keenly, blundered 1st, led next, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 31l behind Stormy Beech (11-7) at Catterick 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Dec.
Kyathos (GER) 14-1 (10-12) In touch, led approaching 3 out, headed soon after, weakened 2 out, 5th of 16, 15l behind Polly Whitefoot (10-3) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Emerald Destiny (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Northern Quest (10-0) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec, 12 ran.
Fairy Skin Maker (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) In touch, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Nortonthorpe Lad (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Feb.
That's Racing 9-2 (11-0) Led to 4th, chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, not fluent next, soon beaten, 6th of 16, 16l behind Nortonthorpe Lad (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Feb.
Theflyingscottie 50-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5th, not clear run on bend after 3 out, never near leaders, 8th of 19, 15l behind Ede's (9-7) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Endless Night 28-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden after 6th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 16, well behind Katess (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Destiny Hill 50-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 37l behind Frank Crow (11-3) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Pendle Forest (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leader, led after 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 15, 27l behind Theatre Belle (10-6) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Devils Delight (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 47l behind Devilfishpoker Com (11-3) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
