chased leader, ridden before 3 out, one pace from 2 out
held up mid-division, headway after 5th, went 2nd from 7th, led before 2 out, soon hard pressed, headed last, kept on
chased leaders, lost place after 5th, in rear before 7th, ridden before to chase leaders before 2 out, kept on and no impression
held up towards rear, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before last
held up in rear, hit 7th, headway before 3 out, challenged 2 out, hit and led last, kept on well towards finish
led, clear 6th, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened
Both Makhaaleb and Swiss Guard are due to contest the 9.10 race here on Tuesday so it's best to wait and see the outcome of that handicap hurdle before taking a view on the pair here. Suffice to say both have solid form chances if turning up for the second time in 24 hours. However, CASTLETOWN BOY makes plenty of appeal now he's found his way back to form after presumably considerable training troubles. He last scored back at Cartmel in 2008 but two recent efforts were very promising and he looks on an appetising mark despite being upped 4lb for his latest run. What A Steel is genuine and consistent and looks the each-way value although it would not be a surprise if he was good enough to get his head in front.
Patriot (IRE) 28-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out, 8th of 11, 39l behind Maska Pony (11-6) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gd in Jun.
Swiss Guard 6-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden to lead 3 out, headed next, no chance with winner when rider eased up nearing line, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 7l behind January (11-5) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Whisky Galore 10-1 (10-13) Held up, kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out, 8th of 14, 13l behind Highdownhill (10-12) at Sligo 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Castletown Boy (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 4th, ridden and headway after 3 out, chased winner next, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Manger Hanagment (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Solway Star 14-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 5th, challenged 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Toshi (11-12) at Perth 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Lets Go Girls 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and clear before 2 out, one pace, 7th of 16, 13l behind South Wing (12-1) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jun.
Makhaaleb (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Prominent, led before 5th, headed 4 out, on terms from next, headed before 2 out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 14l behind Hans Crescent (11-12) at Limerick 2m hdl gd.
Sean Airgead (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Towards rear, progress to chase leaders 3 out, 5th before 2 out, challenged and on terms before last, soon headed and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ongenstown Lad (11-6) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Grandad Bill (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, lost place after 5th, hampered soon after, no impression after, 9th of 14, 19l behind Knight Valliant (9-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
What A Steel (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway when not fluent 8th, went 3rd last, stayed on, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Englishtown (10-11) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
