took keen hold, held up, steady headway over 5f out, chased leaders 4f out, led over 3f out, strongly pressed final furlong, headed post
never reached beyond mid-division, ridden and struggling over 3f out, tailed off
took keen hold, prominent in chasing group, weakened over 3f out
behind, ridden along over 4f out, headway on outside 3f out, one pace final 2f
prominent in chasing group, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never going pace to threaten
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd final 100 yards, not pace of leading duo
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, chased leader 3f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post
prominent in chasing group, weakened rapidly 5f out, hung badly right to outside of course 3f out, pulled up soon after
prominent in chasing group, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f
prominent in chasing group until weakened rapidly 6f out, soon in rear, tailed off
took keen hold, led, clear after 4f, reduced lead over 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
mostly led chasing group, closed over 4f out, led inside final 4f, headed over 3f out, soon edged left, lost 2nd 3f out, stayed chasing leaders and one pace final 2f, weakened to 4th final 100 yards
always in rear, lost touch 6f out, tailed off
behind, hampered on bend passing winning post on 1st circuit, plugged on final 2f, never on terms with leaders
CASTLETOWN BRIDGE was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Worcester and duly obliged in impressive fashion. He has more on his plate here under a penalty but still looks the most likely winner. Peg Leg was well backed ahead of his debut at Perth but still looked a little green and could only finish third. He should have more to offer while Motou wasn't disgraced in either start last season and may also have a future. Sure Thing was third at Ludlow in May but tailed off when favourite at Market Rasen the following month and has a bit to prove now. Ifyouletmefinish may prove the best of the newcomers.
Castletown Bridge (IRE) 1-2fav (10-11) Held up in rear, headway 6f out, challenged going well 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, jinked right towards paddocek exit inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd beating And He's Dreaming (11-4) by 11l, 7 ran.
Catching Dreams (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always behind, completely tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Hang On Groovy (11-2) at Cork 2m 1f N H flat gd in Aug.
Downtown Manhattan (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 24l behind Lataradud (10-7) at Worcester 2m cond NH flat (6) gd in May.
Effectsmenone Beat All gelding out of Rulou.
Giveitachance (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Made most until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 29l behind Asker (10-7) at Worcester 2m mdn nat hunt flat (6) gd.
Handsome Harry (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Alw cl up, prog 3out, disp 2out, better j last, kow, won at Maralin 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Charnley (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ifandbutwhynot (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 18th of 25, well behind Golden Ticket (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 1f N H flat gf in May.
Ifyouletmefinish (IRE) Bonbon Rose gelding out of Surfing France.
Kierann (IRE) Samraan gelding out of Kiera's Gale.
Motou (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Held up last, went modest 4th over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 17l behind Arbeo (11-9) at Folkestone 2m 1f NH flat (5) sft in Mar.
My Grunter (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden 11f out, weakened over 7f out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Midnight Prayer (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr '10.
Newmans Boy Loup Sauvage gelding out of Newman's Conquest.
Peg Leg 7-4fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Sir Johnson (11-12) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) gs in Sep.
Robin Of Spring (FR) 14-1 (11-7) in a race won by Nicks Power (11-7) at Cherrybrook 3m ptp gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Sure Thing (FR) 7-2fav (11-1) In touch, 6th and going okay when hung badly left on bend approaching 4f out, soon eased, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Kayfontaine (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
Milliejane 16-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 9f out, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 13, 33l behind The Weatherman (10-9) at Kelso 2m NH flat (6) gs.
