disputed lead until led after 5 out, about 4 lengths up when fell 4 out
disputed lead until weakened after 5 out, left in lead after next, finished alone
tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 2nd, mistake 9th, hit 11th, in 2nd approaching 4 out, left in lead when badly hampered and unseated rider 4 out
Just the four runners for the beginners chase and PASSPORT CONTROL can check in with Teamgeist as the most pertinent danger. A relatively cheap purchase by the owner, this winning pointer is a son of Kayf Tara so staying a trip will prove to be no problem. Teamgeist is a likely front runner. He can make the odd mistake and these fences can be very unforgiving. Minella Boys is sure to be popular with the locals. He won back to back races over hurdles in January although has not won first time out previously. Easby Park has it to prove after not appearing to enjoy life around Sedgefield on his chasing bow. A fascinating race in which Passport Control is a speculative selection that may become more definite were the money to arrive trackside.
Minella Boys (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, not fluent, driven and weakened 2 out, 5th of 12, 37l behind Magical Legend (11-11) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Passport Control 3-1 (12-5) won at Whittington 3m ptp gd in Apr beating In To Win (12-5) by 2l, 9 ran.
Teamgeist (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Led to 11th, lost place 5 out, soon behind, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Lorum Leader (11-5) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy.
Easby Park 3-1 (11-5) In rear, never really travelled that well, mistake 7th, last by 9th, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Beautiful Vision (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf in Sep.
