in rear, jumped slowly 1st, headway after 3 out, left 3rd when slightly hampered 2 out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakening when hampered 2 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, left just over 4 lengths 2nd 2 out, ran on to lead flat, ridden out
tracked leader until after 2nd, remained prominent, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders on outside, lost place 3rd, behind 6th
led until 3rd, led 5th, headed after 3 out, 3 lengths down when fell 2 out
chased leaders early, mid-division, fell 4th
hampered 4th, always in rear, tailed off
took keen hold, headway to track leaders after 2nd, led 3rd until 5th, mistake next, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, took keen hold, headway 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, 7 lenghts 4th when brought down 2 out
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led after 3 out, clear before next, headed flat, no extra
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, brought down 4th
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A very tricky selling hurdle to assess here with 16 runners going to post and a chance is taken with David Pipe's four-year-old CASUAL STYLE to go in ahead of Just For Jean and Bet Noir. The selection is an ex flat that used to apply her trade over sprint distances. It's interesting that the Pipe team have taken her on board as she seems to be a non stayer. In saying that she has been running well enough on testing tracks and today's flat sharp course should suit her. She will need the ground to be quick so any rain is not welcomed on her part. Donald McCain has his string in great order at the moment and Just For Jean cannot be discounted on that basis alone. She had been running over staying trips but its clear she hasn't been getting home. All her form is around the two mile trip so she must have a chance in a race that will not take much winning. Bet Noir is another horse from an in form yard and Tony Carroll's mare must be monitored. Others to note in a very difficult race are Bonzeno Queen, Broadway Allstar and Lady Sorcerer. Casual Style gets a very tentative vote in the hope she will get home on today's track but Just For Jean and Bet Noir may be safer alternatives.
A Dream Come True 50-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, pressed winner after 1f, ridden and lost 2nd 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind Saviour Sand (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb (flat).
Berry Hill Lass (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Hit rear when blundered 1st, not jump well, lost touch from 4th, 7th of 9, 43l behind Letham Island (10-10) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov '07.
Bonzeno Queen (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 8f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 9, 20l behind Dorabelle (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m N H flat (6) gf in Apr.
Broadway Allstar (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, pressing for held 2nd when blundered last, no extra, 5th of 12, 8l behind Skye But N Ben (11-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Covey (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Ridden approaching 6th, always in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Canni Thinkaar (10-0) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Just For Jean (IRE) 17-2 (11-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 5th, weakened approaching 7th, 6th of 10, well behind Liz's Dream (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Lady Sorcerer 16-1 (11-3) In rear ridden after 8th, never on terms, 7th of 10, 40l behind Woodlark Island (10-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Magics Gold (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Pu 3, in a race won by Cowboyboots (12-5) at Andoversford 3m ptp gf in Apr '09, 6 ran.
Montiboli (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, led 3f out until ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Pretty Orchid (8-9) at Redcar 7f sell stks (6) sft in Apr (flat).
Par Excellence 25-1 (10-7) Prom til wknd 9; to & pu 12, in a race won by Innocent Rebel (11-0) at Wadebridge 3m ptp in Mar, 5 ran.
Carhue Princess (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 8, 18l behind Shyrl (9-0) at Catterick 5f 2yo stks (5) gf in Jul '08 (flat).
Casual Style 12-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, ridden after next, no impression approaching last, one pace, 4th of 12, 16l behind Forest Rhythm (11-4) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Glan Lady (IRE) 80-1 (10-9) Took keen hold towards rear, in 4th and ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, well behind Tharaya (11-0) at Southwell 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Ravine Rose 50-1 (10-5) Not always fluent, always behind, tailed off, 7th of 13, well behind Dark Oasis (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Bet Noir (IRE) 5-2 (10-8) Held up, mistake 1st, raced keen, chased leaders, 3 out, weakened approaching next, 6th of 9, 14l behind Sacrilege (11-12) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Nov.
What's For Tea 16-1 (10-10) Held up in touch on outside, ridden and outpaced 3 out, weakened next, tailed off, 5th of 7, 32l behind Another Storm (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) gf.
