close up, ridden 3 out, effort last, kept on one pace
in rear, headway to track leaders 4 out, ridden to press winner 2 out, stayed on one pace run in
held up, reminders 4th, soon in rear, behind 5th
in rear, blundered 3rd, saddle slipped and unseated rider bend after winning post
keen tracked leader until before 3rd, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
reluctant leader 15 seconds after tape went up, keen set steady pace, clear 2nd, reduced lead 5th, soon ridden, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
always in rear, outpaced 4 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd before 3rd, joined leader 3 out, led approaching 2 out, driven out
SOME FIDDLE has been running really well in Irish maiden hurdles and looks to have plenty in hand of her opponents here and should provide Gordon Elliott with another Perth winner. The Accordion mare, progressing nicely, has gone really well the last twice and looks a winner-in-waiting. Ryton Runner has fair form over timber but plenty to find with the selection on what he's produced to date. Merry Minster showed promise on her Cartmel debut but was very disappointing returned to the Lake District venue last time, whilst Royal Sam has shown promise in bumper company in his native land and now makes his hurdles debut.
Royal Sam (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Prominent, weakened from before 4 out, 10th of 18, well behind Moscow Storm (11-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f Conditional Maiden Hurdle (6yo+) sft.
Ryton Runner (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Chased clear leaders, mistake 1st, jumped right and not fluent after, weakened 2 out, 4th of 7, 37l behind Scotswell (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Jun.
Solway Gent 100-1 (10-11) In rear, well behind after 2nd, pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by Brady (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd, 11 ran.
Forge House (IRE) 80-1 (10-2) Detached in rear, struggling 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Foundry Square (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Lillioftheballet (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, reminders over 6f out, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Brijomi Queen (10-5) at Kelso 2m mrs N H flat (5) gs in Feb.
Merry Minster 14-1 (10-5) Behind, struggling 4 out, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 50l behind Foundry Square (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Miss Deefiant 100-1 (10-1) Towards rear, struggling over 7f out, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Our Joey (10-5) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jun.
Some Fiddle (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 5 out, close 3rd travelling well 3 out, switched to outer and ridden next, disputed lead at last, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well late, just failed, 2nd of 16, hd behind Music On D Waters (10-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl.
