mid-division, headway 6th, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort after 7th, weakened after next
held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, headway 2 out, stayed on
in touch, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, led after 7th, ridden and headed before 3 out, weakened
mid-division, headway 6th, led approaching 3 out, shaken up flat, stayed on well
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, held when switched left approaching last
not fluent 1st, mid-division, effort after 7th, weakened before 2 out
pulled hard, led after 1st until after 7th, soon weakened
took keen hold, always towards rear
led until after 1st, chased clear leader until 5th, soon behind
held up towards rear, headway after 7th, soon ridden, one pace from 3 out
INCHIDALY ROCK is already in the betting for the Ballymore Properties Novice Hurdle and although unlikely to be much of a price today, he gets the hopeful nomination ahead of Another Display and the frustrating Junior. The last-named sets the benchmark with regards to form, officially rated 139. Whilst he drops in class, he doesn't look the most straightforward and whilst he has the talent he may be vulnerable to an unknown, of which the selection falls into that category. A hat-trick of wins in the pointing scene over in Ireland persuaded Paul and Harry (Barber and Findlay not Whitehouse and Enfield) to pick up this son of Buster King. Mr Big has been off the track for a long time but like many of these is likely to be seen to best effect when sent over fences, whilst AP McCoy is an interesting booking for Another Display. Cast Cada should have learnt plenty from his introductory run at Uttoxeter but this looks tough, whilst the rest need watching for sustained support in the betting. Inchidaly Rock gets the vote.
Another Display (IRE) (12-0) won at Carrigtwohill 3m ire ptp sft in Feb beating Silence Speaks (12-0) by 12l, 11 ran.
Ballyvaden (IRE) 15-8fav (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway 8th, soon tracking leader, ridden to challenge 3 out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Standandbecounted (9-7) at Huntingdon 3m hcp 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Cast Cada (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Led, mistake 6th, hit 8th, soon headed, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 15, 26l behind Orion d'Oudairies (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Giles Cross (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Trckd ldrs; led 13; r.o wl, won at Badbury Rings 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Beat The Bandits (11-7) by 2l, 13 ran.
I'moncloudnine (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Always behind, 14th of 17, well behind Award Winner (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Inchidaly Rock (IRE) (12-0) won at Liscarroll 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar beating Fabalu (12-0) by 10l, 7 ran.
Junior 7-4fav (11-0) In touch, took closer order at 7th, every chance 4 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 5th of 10, 16l behind Hell's Bay (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Oct.
Mr Big (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Led and disputed, advantage before 3 out, soon ridden, kept on well, left clear last, won at Down Royal 2m 7f hts chs gf in May '07 beating Basil The Brush (11-3) by 25l, 4 ran.
Northern Lad (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Pulled hard in rear, hit 2 out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 33l behind Shoreacres (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nh mdn hdl (5) gd.
Samsbro (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) In touch,steadied 3rd, no impression after, 5th of 13, 23l behind Sullumo (11-6) at Bangor 3m nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
The Good Doctor (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Pride of Dulcote (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Twilight Eagle (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Towards rear, ridden after 5th, kept on until weakened 4 out, 4th of 16, well behind Connak (11-3) at Chepstow 3m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Private Aye (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway 8th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 10, 42l behind St Mellion Freeway (11-0) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul.
