led to before 3 out, outpaced from next
chased leaders, effort 3 out, chased winner next, kept on, no impression
held up, headway 4 out, kept on from next, no impression
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division on inside, outpaced after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, reminder and lost place 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
slowly away, always behind
held up, headway when not fluent 6th, weakened from 4 out
keen early, in touch, effort when mistake 4 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, struggling halfway, soon behind
in touch, outpaced when hit 7th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, stumbled and unseated rider 2nd
held up, outpaced 5 out, never on terms
tracked leader, led and went left before 3 out, clear and jumped left from next, driven out comfortably
always behind
Ellerslie George,Skippers Brig and Cheating Chance are three against the field in this competitive novices hurdle and the vote is given to Skippers Brig. The selection was a dfair sort in bumpers and won well whe n last seen when beating Supremely Gifted with plenty in hand. He is sure to have been well schooled for this huis hurdling debut and with his yard in form he looks the one to be on. Ellerslie George rates the main danger as he won well last time when beating Key Time but this looks more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Cheating Chance is another that could go well as he has won his only race to date in good style and could be anything but his stables runners usually come on for their first run of the season and he is taken on with this in mind. Reel Charmer won well last time out but this looks tougher and the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time. Of the remainder Harry Flashman is proven in conditions and coud go well at a price but for the winner we return to the highly regarded Skippers Brig.
Ellerslie George (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Made all, clear from 2 out, won at Newcastle 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd beating Key Time (10-12) by 12l, 17 ran.
Harry Flashman 9-4 (11-6) In touch, tracked leader after 4th, challenged 3 out, ridden to lead between last 2, headed last, every chance flat, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mr Strachan (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Aldea (FR) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 9th of 20, 49l behind Accordello (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Buck Compton (IRE) (11-7) unseated rider at the last in race won by Templars (11-7) at Butlerstown 3m ire ptp gf in Apr, 13 ran.
Cheating Chance (IRE) (12-0) Always going well, led before 2 out, easily, won at Kilfeacle 3m ire ptp in Jan beating What A Prospect (12-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Flamethrower (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 5th in race won by Tidal Bay (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy, 17 ran.
Hedchester 40-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 11l behind Middleton Dene (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gd.
King Mak 50-1 (11-4) Led, headed 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 3, well behind Digital Media (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs.
Lambrini Legend (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, no extra from last, 4th of 20, 10l behind Accordello (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Low Reactor (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Behind, shaken up and headway approaching 2 out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 19l behind Open de L'Isle (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Northern Quest (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, 3 lengths down when sprawled and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Cedrus Libani (11-0) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs, 14 ran.
Polar Gale (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort after 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, 6th of 7, 9l behind Mister Jungle (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Oct.
Skippers Brig (IRE) 10-11fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led halfway, clear 2f out, won at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy beating Supremely Gifted (11-0) by 10l, 16 ran.
Smart Man 200-1 (10-11) Always behind, struggling half way, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Hockenheim (11-3) at Carlisle 3m 1f nov hdl (4) sft, 7 ran.
Young Smokey (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Chased leader, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 17, 43l behind Tidal Bay (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Reel Charmer 6-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs beating Bedlam Boy (10-12) by 3l, 18 ran.
Jump To It 50-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost placed after 2nd, soon behind, in rear when hampered 3 out, 8th of 14, well behind Blackbriery Thyne (10-10) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Kissinthepeach (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Towards rear, outpaced 6f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 17, 8l behind Issaquah (10-9) at Hexham 2m mrs nhf (5) gs.
