chased leaders, weakened 4 out
led, pushed along 7th, headed 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 8th, led 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, under pressure after 5th, headway 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division, headway 8th, chased leader next, led approaching last, ran on well
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon no impression
mistake 1st, always behind, pulled up before 2 out
always behind
held up in rear, headway 8th, soon chasing leaders, under pressure 3 out, gradually faded
mid-division, mistake 5th, headway 3out, stayed on well, no chance with winner
mid-division, weakened 8th, behind when pulled up 2 out
chased leaders, lost place approaching 4 out
mid-division, weakened 4out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, under pressure 3out, weakened next
Nonrunner
The third race on the card is a very competitive handicap hurdle but hopefully SIR HARRY COOL can get his head in front from Minnie Hill and The Brimmer. Sir Harry Cools last run is best ignored as he slipped up badly at Fakenham. He is best judge on the run before that where he beat Henry Hook and Estates Recovery. The latter went on to make a mockery of a decent field at Exeter last Tuesday so the selections form is quite decent. Minnie Hill should also be in the shake up on the back of her last run. She was not far behind some smart sorts that day and the step up in trip will ideally suit. Her dam is a half sister to Ebony Jane who was an Irish National winner so the trip in not a concern. The Brimmer was quite impressive when winning at Exeter on Tuesday, making all for a decent success. He seemed to love the good ground and had some well handicapped rivals behind. He may not get his own way upfront today but the trip may bring out some further improvement. Michigan Assassin should be monitored in the betting with a good claimer on board.
Sufad 80-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along after 6th, headway next, outpaced when mistake 3 out, rallied from 2 out, ran on flat, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Requin (11-5) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Michigan Assassin (IRE) 5-1 (10-4) Led, headed approaching 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off, 5th of 7, 44l behind National Trust (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Sir Bathwick (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Took keen hold, led until 2nd, disputed lead, led again 6th, narrowly headed before 2 out, dropped to 3rd 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 13, 28l behind Sir Harry Cool (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Golden Alchemist 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, hit 5th, not fluent next, ridden before 8th, lost 2nd when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 35l behind Estate (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Quo Video (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Led, headed after 6th, chased leader, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Rock Wren (11-12) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Triggernometry 11-1 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, weakened 10th, behind when pulled up approaching 4 out, in a race won by Whitewater Dash (11-9) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 8 ran.
Minnie Hill (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed before 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 11, 4l behind Zafranagar (11-5) at Kempton 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Arctic Watch 66-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, left 2nd last, kept on no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 12l behind Ocean Transit (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Marigolds Way 16-1 (10-9) Behind, headway to 4th under pressure 10th, driven after 4 out, left modest 3rd 3 out, weakened into 4th towards finish, 4th of 9, 19l behind Josear (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Watch Out 5-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway 3 out, disputing 3rd 2 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 10l behind Sawpit Supreme (10-9) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy.
Kyoto (GER) 25-1 (9-8) In rear, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 28l behind Elusive Muse (10-7) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Free To Air 50-1 (10-0) In rear, soon pushed along, behind 10th, soon tailed off and pulled up, in a race won by Noakarad De Verzee (11-5) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Feb, 12 ran.
Commanche Smiles 100-1 (10-8) Always behind and not fluent, struggling from 6th, 13th of 15, well behind Dreamy Sweeney (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Mangonel 150-1 (11-0) With leader when bumped 1st, led after 3rd until 6th, weakened after next, 11th of 13, well behind Miss Nightshade (11-3) at Exeter 2m 3f mares NH nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
The Brimmer (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Made all, ridden and edged right flat, held on, won at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Bundle Up (11-11) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Sir Harry Cool 9-2 (11-5) Held up intouch, stumbled badly bend approaching 5th nearly unseated rider, not jump well after, reminders 7th, weakened and pulled up after 9th, in a race won by Palos Conti (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd, 7 ran.
