always behind, weakened before 4 out
close up, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on and held towards finish
behind, headway 5th, ridden to lead last, kept on, driven out
mid-division, headway before 5 out, pushed along and weakened before 2 out
with leaders, lost place 5th
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
in rear, headway 5 out, ridden before 2 out, went 3rd from last, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, in 5th before 2 out, no impression
held up mid-division, pushed along after 5th, never dangerous
rear division, headway before 4 out, weakened from 3 out
in touch, pushed along and weakened before 3 out
led, mistake 6th, headed 3 out, ridden before last, one pace
towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon in rear
Nonrunner
Warren Greatrex’s runner Rockportian has already won a point-to-point and a bumper and looks a very interesting recruit. Royal Village has a similar profile and could also be worth following while Bangor third Willie Boy is improving with experience under Rules. GRAY DAY was keen on his debut over hurdles in a conditionals’ race here three weeks ago but found plenty in the closing stages to make a winning start and that form should not be underestimated. Jaisalmer might be one to watch when going chasing.
Classico Dais (FR) 150-1 (10-12) Mid-division, mistake 4th, towards rear and reminders after 6th, tailed off, 11th of 15, dist behind Sneaky Feeling (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f (4) gs in Dec.
Gray Day (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 2nd from 6th, led when mistake 3 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Leicester 2m 4f (4) gd in Dec beating Desert Retreat (10-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Head To The Stars 125-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, dist behind Constantine Bay (10-12) at Haydock 2m 3f (3) hvy in Nov.
I'm Still Waiting (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) In touch in mid-division, effort after 3 out, soon close up, weakened before next, 9th of 16, dist behind Strong Pursuit (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 4f mdn (5) gs in Dec.
Mexican Mick 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Fine Resolve (9-13) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Rockportian (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Made all, ridden and ran green final furlong, kept on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in May beating Senatus (10-10) by 3 1/4l, 13 ran.
Royal Village (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) Held up in rear, closed 6f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Southwell 2m (6) gs in Nov beating Al Shahir (11-0) by 2l, 5 ran.
Sergeant Brody 5-2 (12-1) Mid div, mstk 7th, 6th 1/2way, went 4th 3out, eff to jn ldr last, wo sn aftr, 1l adv early flat, qkcn clr late, won at Tyrella 3m mdn sft in Feb beating Tyrrell's Succes (12-1) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Speedy Runaway (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Led until 2nd, chased leaders, pushed along and hit 3 out, weakened before next, 9th of 13, dist behind London Prize (10-12) at Leicester 2m (4) gd in Dec.
Tower Of Allen (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, in 6th before 3 out, ridden and weakened before last, 6th of 13, 13l behind Lisheen Prince (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Ulva Ferry (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some headway approaching 3 out, never on terms, well beaten 2 out, 6th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Craggaknock (10-12) at Wetherby 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Willie Boy (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) In touch, tracked front pair after 3rd, outpaced before 2 out, no chance after, 3rd of 13, 13 1/2l behind Kayf Grace (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) sft in Dec.
Goodnight Charlie 100-1 (10-5) Prominent on outside, jumped left at times, lost place after 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Perfect Pirate (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f (4) gs in Dec.
Clondaw Westie (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd 6f out until over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 15, dist behind Jenkins (10-10) at Newbury 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Jaisalmer (IRE) 28-1 (10-11) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace entering final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Clondaw Cracker (11-2) at Warwick 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Let's Tango (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along after 7th, weakening when slightly hampered 3 out, 6th of 10, 37 3/4l behind Westendorf (10-12) at Leicester 2m 4f (4) gs in Nov.
