went right to start, behind, headway 4f out, no impression
tracked leader, led 7f out, headed over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up mid-division, lost place over 6f out
held up towards rear, chased leaders before halfway, lost place over 5f out
held up towards rear, chased leaders over 6f out, challenged over 3f out, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, stayed on over 1f out
Led. Headed 7f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon clear, driven out
held up towards rear, soon tracking leaders, lost place 6f out
Vivona Hill, Desert Stag and The Kealshore Kid are shortlisted in the bumper with the nomination given to Vivona Hill. Alan Swinbank has a 26 per cent strike-rate in bumpers this season and this well-bred gelding is related to numerous winners on the flat and over jumps. Although he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip, he should be up to making a winning debut here. Desert Stag has shown ability in two runs to date and he was a fair third behind Lady Bluesky last time. But on both his runs so far he has found little for pressure and that is a worry again today. Kealshore Kid showed improved form on his second start when he was in front of Desert Stag and if he continues on his upward curve then he would be capable of making the frame. Millbill Moss is a half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Dhehdaah and Merry Madcap, so he is worth a look in the market, but a safer bet looks to be Vivona Hill who should be hard to beat.
Ana Buachaill Dana Spadoun gelding, half-brother to winners over jumps and in bumpers.
Bardolet (IRE) Snurge gelding, half-brother to winning bumper Knockara Luck.
Desert Stag 4-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, slight lead inside final furlong, no extra, headed towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Lady Bluesky (10-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs.
Gaelic Prince (IRE) Imperial Ballet gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m.
Knockara Star (IRE) Leading Counsel gelding out of an unraced mare.
Millbill Moss King Charlemagne gelding, half-brother to flat and hurdles winner Dhehdaah and miler Merrymadcap.
Quiver Hill (IRE) Dr Massini gelding out of an unraced mare.
Bobtante (IRE) Bob Back gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Clarified.
Quampbel (FR) Apple Tree gelding out of an unraced mare.
The Kealshore Kid (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance, edged left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Lady Bluesky (10-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs.
Vivona Hill Overbury gelding out of winning jumper Lets Go Dutch.
Sheriff's Falcon (IRE) Presenting mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Brian's Journey Benny The Dip gelding out of maiden racemare Soviet Cry.
Gamma Velorum (IRE) Soviet Star colt, half-brother to 3 winners between 6f & 1m1f.
