in touch, every chance approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out
prominent, steadied into mid-division approaching 3rd, hit 7th, progress next, ridden approaching 3 out, beaten when not fluent last
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, led 3 out, drew clear from last, stayed on well
led until after 2nd, pressed leader until weakened approaching 3 out
prominent, raced keenly, weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before next
led after 2nd, not fluent 8th, headed 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out
held up in rear, headway 8th, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, behind from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, raced keenly, jumped slowly 2nd, hit 3rd, ridden after 6th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in rear, reminders after 3rd, tailed off 7th, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
MIGHTY BOLD may be the one to side with here ahead of Awesome George and Minellity amongst others. There are rarely any worries with regards the fitness of runners from the Egerton yard and it's always a positive when McCoy rides for the trainer. The champ was aboard when the gelding was made favourite for his debut at Stratford and they returned well beaten. Mighty Bold is from a good family and may be worth another chance now hurdling. Minellity is another from a top yard that failed to justify market confidence on his racecourse bow. His dam is a half-sister to Azertyuiop and he would have to be feared if the market vibes were positive with his yard in tip-top shape. Awesome George made an early mistake on his hurdling bow at Uttoxeter and was reasonably short in the market for what may well turn out to have been a strong race. Arturo Uno and Saddlers Diamond are two more worthy of a second look but fortune will hopefully favour our selection Mighty Bold.
Ardglen (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) In touch, outpaced 6f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd over 2f out, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 8, 21l behind Frascati Park (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Arturo Uno (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) With leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 9th of 15, 26l behind Shalone (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in May.
Awesome George 6-1 (10-12) In touch, blundered and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Diamond Harry (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Cobra (IRE) (9-2) 9th of 13, 7l behind Popee (8-13) at Deauville 1m sft in Jul '05 (Flat).
Hill Cloud 7-1 (10-11) Held up, headway after 4f, weakened over 5f out, tailed off, 5th of 12, well behind Galoshes (10-13) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) hvy in Jan '07.
Midnight Haze 25-1 (10-9) Made all, stayed on inside final furlong, won at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun beating Boomtown Kat (10-8) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mighty Bold 11-4fav (11-4) Prominent, chased winner 6f out, ridden and no impression inside 3f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, 4th of 15, 22l behind Have You Seen Me (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Mar.
Minellity (IRE) 4-1co-fav (10-5) Held up in rear, pushed along 7f out, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 15, 38l behind Choctaw Nation (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in May.
Quicolai (FR) 66-1 (11-0) Held up, improved 7th, weakened quickly and pulled up 4 out in race won by The Gossmoor Yank (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs, 15 ran.
Saddlers Diamond (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 8th approaching 4 out, soon no extra, 12th of 22, well behind Prince Rudi (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
War Footing 28-1 (11-2) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, headway before next, weakened after 3 out, 11th of 16, well behind Quasar d'Oudairies (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
King Ar Aghaidh (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 29l behind The Big Orse (10-13) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Rebel Chief (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs sft in Oct.
