led until headed 3rd, soon weakened
towards rear, some headway to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden next and weakened from 2 out
towards rear, effort when hit 4 out, soon beaten
held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from next
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out
prominent, ridden 3 out, kept on to go 2nd last, no chance with winner
mid-division, smooth headway to lead 5th, headed 3 out, bumped and mistake next, ridden and led again approaching last, driven clear flat
prominent, led after 3rd, headed 5th, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, smooth headway to track leaders 4 out, led next, ridden and went right 2 out, headed approaching last and weakened falt
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden and gradually weakened from 3 out
Division two of the maiden hurdle has an intriguing contender in RED MOLONEY who if taking to this new discipline, should have little difficulty in landing this. Skylancer, formerly trained by Noel Meade for whom he was disappointing, is the biggest danger on all known form. Purchased for 150,000 guineas, Red Moloney was below the required standard to score in group company however, he finished behind some very smart sorts and has a classic placing to his name, that being in the Irish St Leger. He could potentially be top class and providing no hiccups materialise here, he should win it. Skylancer had headgear applied for the first time when finishing second on his last start. If the blinkers have the same effect this time he looks the most likely candidate for the runner-up spot. King In Waiting is another that was formerly smart on the level but he has failed to progress is seems. He was still leading when falling last time at Newcastle. Ground wise, it seems he does need some dig in the ground which is a cause for concern. Bajan Parkes bids to put behind a disappointing first effort over hurdles but Red Moloney is the selection to make a winning debut over hurdles.
Bajan Parkes 9-2 (10-12) In touch on outer, weakened 3 out, 10th of 16, 30l behind Signalman (10-5) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Bajan Pride 7-1 (8-6) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Veiled Applause (9-0) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May (Flat).
Danish Rebel (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Led to 4th, remained prominent, effort after 2 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Quick Will (10-5) at Kelso 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Geojimali 40-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, well behind My Moment (11-8) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Go Commercial (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Chased leaders and keen, led approaching 6th, headed 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, 10th of 13, 50l behind Apollo Creed (11-6) at Southwell 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
It Did Happen (IRE) Lord Venture gelding out of Knock Me Maxi.
King In Waiting (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) With leader, led after 2nd, 1 1/2l up when blundered and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Bolodenka (10-12) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 16 ran.
Red Moloney (USA) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, no extra and weakened entering straight, 13th of 14, 39l behind Jane Austen (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f lst stk sft in Oct (Flat).
Room At The Top (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, chased leader approaching 3 out, weakened approaching next, 4th of 18, 27l behind American Trilogy (11-0) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (3) sft in Oct.
Simonside 15-2 (11-2) Pressed leader, not fluent 1st, mistakes 2nd, weakened after 5th, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Quasar d'Oudairies (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Skylancer 9-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, stayed on well from last, just failed, 2nd of 16, shd behind Bolodenka (10-12) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Strobe 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind Royal Rationale (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Shara Like Magic 100-1 (9-7) Held up when saddle slipped and pulled up at the 4th in race won by Prosecco (11-7) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
