tracked leader, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden and soon one pace
mid-division, ridden and kept on from 2 out, no chance with first two
towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression when blundered last
mid-division, headway and every chance 3 out, soon ridden and weakened from next
mid-division, headway to go prominent 7th, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, headway and every chance 4 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten
held up, ridden 4 out, headway and every chance next, weakened from 2 out
led until headed approaching 4 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, ridden and beaten from 4 out
tracked leader, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead approaching 4 out, driven clear from last
MAJOR MALARCHY is very much hit-and-miss but hopefully if on a going day, the five year-old will take all the beating. Having proved himself a progressive sort throughout the latter stages of last season, his season ended disappointingly when he finished lame. He made a very satisfactory return to the racecourse two weeks ago at Aintree. 4lb higher for that effort, if he continues his rate of progression he should be difficult to beat here. Michaels Dream has finished runner-up on his last two starts. The issue with him is the testing ground here which he clearly is not as effective on while Tartan Snow has two course victories to his name and does go well fresh. Echo Point has always seemed a horse with lots of potential but has never displayed what he promised. The lightly raced Watch My Back should be watched closely in the market beforehand but Major Malarchy is given the vote.
Fair Question (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led until 3rd, with leader, led after 16th, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, weakened, 5th of 11, 46l behind Obaki de Grissay (10-11) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Echo Point (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led untill headed 7th, weakened quickly after next and pulled up in race won by Overserved (11-10) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Mirjan (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, edged left and one pace flat, 5th of 11, 8l behind Reel Charmer (11-6) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Oakapple Express 14-1 (11-0) Held up, headway after 5th, led after 3 out, soon clear, mistake last, eased towards finish, won at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in May '07 beating Vegano (11-0) by 12l, 7 ran.
Tartan Snow 9-4jt-fav (11-10) Held up in touch, effort when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, 4th of 5, 16l behind Mirage Dore (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May.
Major Malarkey (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Chased leaders approaching 9th, chased winner from 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Lysander (10-0) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Oct.
Singhalongtasveer 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced 9th, 4th of 12, 42l behind Fresh Winter (11-4) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb.
Indy Mood 50-1 (10-8) In touch, weakened approaching 6th and pulled up at the 7th in race won by Lysander (10-0) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Oct, 18 ran.
Watch My Back 8-1 (11-1) Held up, blundered 1st, headway 8th, weakened 2 out, 11th of 15, 45l behind Theatre Belle (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in May.
Kempski 8-1 (11-9) Led to after 3rd, tracked leader, challenged 3 out, ridden, every chance when mistake next, weakened last, 4th of 12, 17l behind Oleolat (10-5) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Bleu Pois (IRE) 9-2fav (11-11) Held up, effort 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Wise Choice (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr, 18 ran.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Led to 2nd, tracked leader, challenged approaching 4 out, outpaced next, kept on from next, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 14l behind Queen of Diamonds (9-7) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Aug.
Twelve Paces 33-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, weakened 4 out, 11th of 12, 42l behind Hora (11-8) at Aintree 3m nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Oct.
