prominent until weakened rapidly 3f out
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase easy winner over 1f out, no impresison
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 10f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, weakened rapidly
never reached beyond mid-division
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
led to 10f out, chased leader to 4f out, weakened quickly
held up towards rear, headway when under pressure and not clear run over 1f out, soon one pace and no impression
pulled hard in rear, headway 3f out, driven to chase leading pair approaching final furlong, stayed on one pace
held up, good headway to track leaders over 7f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, headway to track leader going well 4f out, led over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong
Several catch the eye as ones to watch for the future, but none more so than Swaythe, who edges preference over Thenameescapesme, Stoneyford Ben and Azure Wings. The booking of Tony McCoy catches the eye for Top Brass, who races in the colours of Sir Robert Ogden. He appeals as a likely type to pick up a race somewhere in the north and is worth keeping tabs on from here. Azure Wings was only a cheap purchase but can be placed to good effect in due course, while Stoneyford Ben shaped up nicely a couple of seasons ago but has obviously endured training problems since the. However, his yard have been in good form recently and he too should go well if primed for his reappearance. Thenameescapesme has fitness on his side and should be in the shake-up if handling the surface. However, Swaythe, a half-sister to Stromness, would not have to be anything special to put this lot in their place on her debut and is worth a small investment. Paul Webber does well with this type of animal and she looks set to be a leading player if she lives up to her pedigree billing in this company.
Eudyptes 66-1 (11-4) Led chasing group, ridden 5f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 39l behind Schumann (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Flyingwithoutwings 7-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear but in touch, niggled along over 4f out, no response, 6th of 8, 15l behind Scotts Court (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gd in May.
Romangod (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Behind, moderate headway final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 14, 30l behind Schumann (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Stoneyford Ben (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 16, 36l behind Rebel Rhythm (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (H) gs in Mar '04.
Thenameescapesme 16-1 (11-4) Took keen hold and held up, headway on inside over 3f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on but no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Scotts Court (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gd in May.
Top Brass (IRE) Night Shift gelding, half-brother to two winning hurdlers and bumpers.
Allez Melina 20-1 (10-11) Led to halfway, ridden 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Magical Legend (10-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (H) gd in Oct.
Azure Wings (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Prominent, ridden over 5f out, one pace final 3f, 4th of 9, 9l behind Tell Henry (11-4) at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gf in Oct.
Daramoon (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 8f out, weakened over 6f out, 9th of 15, well behind Bonchester Bridge (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nhf (H) gs in Oct.
Katy Jones 25-1 (10-3) Held up, ridden 5f out, weakened quickly, well behind final 4f, 16th of 17, well behind Karanja (11-3) at Newbury 2m nhf Grd 2 (A) gs in Feb.
She's The Lady Unfuwain filly, sister to two winners and half-sister to three others.
Swaythe (USA) Swain filly, half-sister to sveral winners on the flat and over jumps.
Accumulus 9-1 (11-4) In touch, effort to chase leading pair 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Schumann (11-4) at Lingfield 2m nhf (H) gd in Oct.
