prominent, pushed along over 7f out, weakened 6f out, tailed off
made all, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well
towards rear, hung right final 4f, never near leaders
took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 7f out, soon dropped rear, tailed off
always prominent, ridden and every chance 3f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, headway over 7f out, outpaced final 3f
mid-division, headway on inside when not much room and hampered 7f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on, no impression
mid-division, pushed along after 6f, behind from halfway, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway after 5f, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out
keen early, prominent, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, never near leaders
pushed along halfway, always towards rear, tailed off
pushed along early, in rear, struggling final 7f
in rear, behind when hung badly right from over 6f out, tailed off
Blencathra Bay ran well on debut and can win today at the main expense of Long Hop and Rocky River. The usual cliche of 'the betting will help' could be applicable here but to be perfectly frank 'who knows' as the market invariably sends out false signals. If however a yard who do like a touch have one who is backed then take note, however without that information it is Blencathra Bay who can oblige. He was second to Blackpool Billy at Towcester last time and ran with enough promise to suggest that it won't be too long before he goes one better. Of the others who have run, Sam McCoombe holds the best form but a penalty certainly makes life tougher. Campannello needs consideration, along with Little Al and Long Hop, who along with stablemate Silver Spinner, represent stables capable of providing bumper winners. Sparkys Reflection is yet another who needs to be considered, however in a typically tough betting race for punters, it is Blencathra Bay who is fancied to oblige.
Sam McCoombe (IRE) 15-8fav (10-9) Held up, headway after 6f, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gf in Apr beating Generous Star (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Blencathra Bay (IRE) 10-3 (10-11) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Blackpool Billy (10-11) at Towcester 2m nhf (4) sft in Nov.
Dromderrig (IRE) Fourstars Allstar gelding out of an unraced mare.
Flamenco Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 18l behind Paddy Live (10-7) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) gs.
Howzat Harry Shahrastani gelding, half-brother to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Little Al Alflora gelding, half-brother to several winners over hurdles and in bumpers.
Long Hop (IRE) City Honours gelding out of an unraced mare.
Rocky River (IRE) High Roller gelding out of an unraced mare.
Sleep Talk (USA) Theatrical colt, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Relaxed.
Sparkys Reflection (IRE) Glacial Storm gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Alderbrook Girl.
Tide Slider 40-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden and lost place over 6f out, some progess in final 2f, no impression, 4th of 18, 24l behind Peters Star (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f nhf (5) gd in May.
Campannello Saddlers' Hall mare, half-sister to bumper winner Amorello.
Iris Mary (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) In tch to 12, 5th of 12, 31l behind Halcyon Times (12-0) at Maisemore Park 2m 6f ptp gd in Apr.
Notoverdear Overbury mare, half-sister to winning bumper/jumper Neltino.
Silver Spinner Silver Patriarch filly, half-sister to several winning bumpers and hurdlers.
Sur La Valise Shambo filly out of Tyrells Lady.
