chased leaders, reminders and weakened halfway, virtually pulled up
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway to chase leaders 7f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders over 7f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened at 3f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind, tailed off halfway
towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on well
chased leader, challenged on bit over 2f out, ridden and not quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 7f out
Ones to consider here are My Best Secret, Agent Lois and, maybe, Bonnie Rock, but the vote goes to My Best Secret. My Best Secret was third to Lennon on his bumper debut and, although beaten 20 lengths, meets nothing of that calibre here and ought to go well. The main danger might prove to be Agent Lois, who showed decent promise in an Irish bumper won by the well-regarded Crackin Liss last time and, given that this is a modest event overall, should go well. Bonnie Rock showed promise in her first two bumper runs but disappointed last time, but holds place claims, while Boxclever has shown some promise and is likely to keep on improving with age. Duke Of Stradone is from a good family and showed some promise in one Irish bumper run, while Flamethrower, who cost 18,500 guineas is from the same family as, amongst others, the high-class chaser Flashing Steel, and is among those to watch with future interest. Grand Daum also has something to like on breeding, and give a cursory glance in the betting regarding The Bay Bogle, while Tory Island is certainly bred for the jumping game, and again the market will be the best guide. Overall, though, the selection is My Best Secret.
Border Sovereign Sovereign Water gelding, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Boxclever 7-2fav (10-13) Held up, headway 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 15, 28l behind Balamory Dan (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (H) gs in Sept.
Crackpot (IRE) Mohaajir gelding out of Next Case.
Duke Of Stradone (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Pulled hard early, settled 3rd, 4th approaching straight, soon no extra, 8th of 15, 12l behind Pedrobob (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f nhf gf in May.
Flamethrower (IRE) Warcraft gelding out of Gallic Flame.
Fly Tipper 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out, 9th of 10, well behind Heraldry (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) sft.
Grand Daum (FR) 13-2 (10-4) Keen, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 20l behind Portavadie (11-1) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb.
My Best Secret 10-1 (11-2) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 20l behind Lennon (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mdn nhf (H) gf.
Rab Cee 33-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, weakened halfway, 7th of 10, 49l behind Ripntear (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (H) gf in Dec.
The Bay Bogle Primitive Rising gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Karenastino.
Tory Island (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, lost place 6f out, kept on from 3f out, 6th of 16, 15l behind Sizing America (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m nhf hvy.
Agent Lois (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, 10th and progress from under 5f out, 7th approaching straight, went 3rd travelling well 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 6l behind Crackin' Liss (11-1) at Cork 2m mrs.
Bonnie Rock (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-9) Held up in mid-division, headway 7th, weakened 4f out, 6th of 11, 45l behind Zaffie Parson (10-12) at Hexham 2m nhf (H) sft.
What's Ahead 66-1 (10-4) Always behind, 15th of 17, well behind Etched In Stone (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (H) gf in May.
