chased leader to over 3f out, soon weakened
held up and keen, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, lost place 7f out, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders to over 5f out, weakened quickly
held up, headway over 6f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened
Brightwell is given our nomination ahead of Red Scally and Nez Rouge. Bob Woodhouse's representative was an impressive winner of a point-to-point at Witton Castle three weeks ago and while that was over significantly further than this evening - the conditions are going to be very testing and stamina will be required in order to get home. Red Scally has the benefit of racing under rules and has given a decent impression during those two appearances. He is unproven on the surface but is nevertheless open to improvement. Nez Rouge is from a yard with a high strike rate in these contests. As a French bred, it is likely that he will handle the prevailing conditions and the market is watched for clues. Pass The Class finished in mid-division in a better race at Haydock Park. It will probably turn out that there were a number of decent performers there so from a form perspective, it is difficult to quantify what he showed on the day. Noued Vert makes a debut for the McCain stable. The Southport team went close with a similar type earlier in the week and it would be no surprise if he were good enough tonight. A tough race all things considered but Brightwell's ability to stay and his fitness between the flags look to be major positives in our final race on the card.
Brightwell 9-4 (11-7) Held up; stdy hdwy 15; led 3 out; qcknd clr flat; impressive, won at Witton Castle 3m ptp gd beating Toms Party (12-0) by 11l, 9 ran.
Nez Rouge (FR) April Night gelding, half-sister to a winner in France.
Noeud Vert (FR) 10-1 (11-7) 8th when unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Lathyrus (12-0) at Eyton-On-severn 2m 4f ptp gf in Apr, 15 ran.
Pass The Class (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) In touch, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 9l behind Little Bit of Hush (11-2) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Red Scally 5-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out ,ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Golden Streak (10-13) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gf.
Wardington Lad Yaheeb gelding, half-brother to numerous bumper and hurdle winners including the smart Senorita Rumbalita.
Justtheoneforyou Classic Cliche gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Reply To Moscow (IRE) (11-7) 2nd of 9, 12l behind Raven's Run (11-7) at Templemore 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
