A wide open handicap here and from a shortlist of Lethem Present, Lethem Air, Shuilmin and Moor Spirit we will give Lethem Air the vote. Lethem Air re-opposes Moor Spirit after their clash last time where only a head separated the two, however the step up to three miles should suit Lethem Air who remains attractively weighted based on his old form and reserves his best for this circuit. Lethem Present is a revitalized mare of late, racing here off a 26lb higher mark than the one off which she achieved her initial victory this season. She races off an 11lb higher mark to last time but towards the foot of the weights she is a threat to all. Moor Spirit is closely matched with Lethem Air but one cannot leave Shuilmin from calculations, based on the fact he will be better suited by today's extended three mile trip as opposed to the 2m 4f last time where he finished behind both Lethem Air and Moor Spirit. The Saltire Tiger finished fourth in that particular contest over the course won by Moor Spirit but is not guaranteed to be suited by this extended trip. At bigger prices one worth nothing is Sangenesius, who loves to hear his hooves rattle and although a long way behind the eventual winners on both his last starts, he was not disgraced. Lethem Air is a speculative selection in a wide open heat.
Just In Debt (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out, 8th of 23, 31l behind Garde Champetre (12-7) at Punchestown 3m chs gd in Apr.
Manoubi 9-1 (11-10) Behind, reminders after 7th, pushed along when fell at the 8th in race won by No Complaint (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf, 7 ran.
Thorsgill 17-2 (10-13) Led 5th to 10th, weakened 12th, beaten when blundered and pulled up 3 out in race won by Gumley Gale (10-0) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in May, 12 ran.
Doc Martin (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) In touch, chased winner after 12th, ridden and effort between last 2, lost place flat, no extra, 4th of 11, 6l behind Fisherman Jack (10-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Moor Spirit 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, headway to lead before last, soon ridden, held on near finish, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf beating Lethem Air (11-1) by a hd, 8 ran.
Thunder Hawk (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) With leader, led 3rd, made rest, drew clear from 2 out, ridden out flat, comfortably, won at Hexham 2m 4f hts chs (6) gf beating Hasper (11-12) by 13l, 9 ran.
It's Definite (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chsd ldrs; one pce 3 out, 6th of 17, 13l behind Free (11-0) at Dingley 3m ptp gd in May.
Premiership (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up, weakened from 5 out, 5th of 6, well behind Auntie Kathleen (10-5) at Ayr 3m 1f clm chs (3) gs in Apr.
Innisfree (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Let until 11th, chased leaders until lost place 5 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Chabrimal Minster (11-4) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in May.
Snowy (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, effort 5 out, ridden and weakened from last, 5th of 11, 15l behind Chabrimal Minster (11-4) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in May.
The Saltire Tiger 22-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, headway halfway, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Moor Spirit (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Has Scored (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) In touch, driven and outpaced from 13th, ridden 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Fisherman Jack (10-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Jupiter's Fancy 9-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, headway under pressure 4 out, stayed on to go 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 16l behind Proud Andees (11-12) at Cartmel 3m 2f hts chs (6) gs in May.
Lethem Air 7-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, led 9th, ridden and headed before last, rallied flat, held near finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Moor Spirit (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Toms Party 40-1 (10-5) In touch to halfway, soon struggling, no danger after, 4th of 7, 28l behind Ouzbeck (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf.
Sangenesius (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 6 out, soon under pressure, no impression from 3 out, 5th of 16, 27l behind Persian Return (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 frm in May.
Ad Murum (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) Held up in touch, pushed along and behind halfway, beaten when mistake and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Pams Oak (10-8) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd, 10 ran.
Sycho Fred (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, driven and effort to go 3rd before 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 4, 15l behind Rimsky Korsakov (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Lethem Present (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Led to 3rd, tracked leader, led again 7th, headed before 3 out, led again next, soon ridden and stayed on well, won at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf beating Got The Gift (10-7) by 9l, 20 ran.
Shulmin 15-2 (10-12) Held up, headway 4 out, outpaced next, ridden 2 out, ran on well flat, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Moor Spirit (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Celtic Flow 28-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, led 9th to 12th, lost place next, soon behind, tailed off, 5th of 11, well behind Fisherman Jack (10-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
