in touch, outpaced 3 out, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before last
raced keenly, held up, outpaced 3 out, rallied between last 2, disputed 2nd last, no extra flat
soon behind, pulled up before 5th
towards rear, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, led 3rd, drew clear from 2 out, easily
led to 3rd, chased leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off from next
in touch, chased winner 3rd, one pace and no impression, blundered last, no chance to winner
always behind, tailed off 2 out
held up, headway and in touch 3rd, kept on same pace from 2 out, no impression
always behind, tailed off 2 out
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, tailed off from next
Raysrock should take all the beating here with Ballynalty Express and Kandelin both worth noting. Connections of the selection have found an easy opportunity to break his maiden tag. He was a faller on his latest start but is better judged on his second to Logans Run the time before. He looks a ready made winner for the future and in such a poor event he will take some beating. Ballynalty Express is to be judged with caution after his latest two efforts have shown very little in the way of ability. He was good enough to win a point to point in the past but his form this winter has been poor and he would have to raise his game considerably if he was to challenge the selection. Kandelin comes from a yard that warrants respect but once again his form looks poor. His is open to improvement as he is still lightly races but in the context of this race Raysrock will be very difficult to beat.
Ballynalty Express (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Led, headed 7th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Punchestowns (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd, 16 ran.
Kandelin (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, well beaten when ran wide and unseated rider in race won by Rightway Star (11-10) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
Keppel 6-1 (12-0) Mists; poor 6th when pulled up in race won by Senora Moss (11-7) at Alnwick 3m ptp gd in Feb '07, 15 ran.
King of The Mountn (IRE) 80-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Lazy Darren (10-7) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 9 ran.
Raysrock (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden in narrow lead when fell at the last in race won by Blackpool Billy (11-2) at Ayr 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy, 9 ran.
Tully Hill 14-1 (11-3) Close 2nd, 3rd and ridden 10th, soon weakened, trailing when pulled up 2 out in race won by Sister Phoebe (10-13) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Oct, 16 ran.
Uncle Michael 200-1 (11-3) Always behind, 13th of 16, well behind Realism (11-3) at Newcastle 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Vulcan Pilot 100-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous, 14th of 18, well behind Jaunty Flight (11-3) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Wee George 200-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, weakened from 5th, 12th of 13, well behind Noble Alan (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Double Runner 250-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Ignotus (11-2) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd.
Hooky's Hope 250-1 (10-7) In touch, weakened from 7th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Viking Rebel (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hdl (2) gs in Feb, 14 ran.
Briarhill Lad (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 19, 25l behind Kaskader (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft.
