prominent, pressed leader 3 out, soon led, ridden after 2 out, hit last, kept on run-in, eased towards finish
mid-division, left in 3rd 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on but no impression
led, headed after 3 out, kept on, pushed along and every chance approaching last, faded run-in
handy, not fluent 3rd, still there when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
in rear, badly hampered and nearly unseated rider 4 out, soon pushed along, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, fell 4 out
chased leaders, brought down 4 out
rear mid-division, ridden and no response 2 out
rear mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, blundered 2 out and ridden, soon kept on into 4th, ran on run-in, not reach leaders
towards rear, not fluent 5th, hampered 3 out and ridden, went 4th before 2 out where mistake, soon well beaten
mid-division, dropped towards rear 3rd, struggling 3 out, pulled up after next
mid-division, lost ground and no chance after 4 out, tailed off
CASTLETOWN doesn’t have a great strike-rate but was second in a much better race than this at Ayr last month and has been left on the same mark. Brave Bairn has been lightly raced for her age and was third at Carlisle on her latest outing while Melchoir has hinted at ability on more than one occasion. Boomslang has made the frame in bumpers and a maiden hurdle so also warrants a mention.
Balkalin (FR) 22-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, headway under pressure home turn, stayed on strongly from last for 3rd, 3rd of 15, 3 1/4l behind Noble Affair (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Boomslang 28-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, mistake 4th, headway before 2 out, kept on, no impression, 6th of 17, 12l behind Etalon (11-2) at Wetherby 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Castletown (FR) 4-1 (10-4) Led until after 1st, prominent, jumped right 3rd, challenged 3 out, soon led, headed flat, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Voix Du Reve (12-0) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Agilulf 33-1 (10-13) Midfield, ridden approaching 2 out, chased front trio after last, no impression, 4th of 12, 20l behind Telhimlisten (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Shantou's Temple 40-1 (11-6) In touch, headway 4 out, tracked leaders next, weakened approaching last, 6th of 8, 27 3/4l behind Quaresome (11-6) at Musselburgh 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Just Call Me Al (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, awkward 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 13, 9l behind Whataboutyeh (10-2) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Melchoir (FR) 20-1 (10-3) Handy on outer, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and tried to press leaders before last, no extra and hung left run-in, 5th of 9, 3l behind Atlantic Dancer (11-4) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Follow Your Fire (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slow jump 3rd, not fluent 3 out and struggling, tailed off, 7th of 11, dist behind Cudgel (10-6) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Dr Shirocco (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression after 3 out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 25 3/4l behind Haribo Collonges (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Diamant Sur Canape (FR) 250-1 (11-5) In rear, pushed along after 3 out, always behind, 10th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Ballyporeen (11-12) at Kelso 2m 2f (4) gd in Apr.
Brave Bairn (FR) 18-1 (10-10) Last pair, outpaced before not fluent 2 out, ran on final 100 yards, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Toughasoldboots (11-13) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Rocco Molly 150-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, weakened after next, 7th of 8, dist behind Fringill Dike (11-12) at Hexham 2m (4) gs in Sep.
Loughermore (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) (5a) stdy hdwy 9; led aft 13 til ur 15, at Witton Castle 3m gd in May.
