held up, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
keen, mid-division, headway approaching 5th, every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, headway 10th, ridden and every chance 3 out, one pace flat
with leader, led 7th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on flat
led to 7th, weakened after 10th
chased leaders until pulled up after 4th
held up, headway after 10th, ridden 2 out, one pace flat
mid-division, headway 10th, led 3 out, clear next, easily
chased leaders, ridden after 10th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, stayed on well flat to go 2nd post
took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden next, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden after 10th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 7th, weakened 10th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
A competitive handicap with many in with a chance but Swansea Bay, Tell The Trees and Ramblees Holly look the best of them with the vote going to the last named. A winner last time out at Hexham over two and half miles this step up in trip should not pose a problem for Ramblees Holly as he has won around Wetherby over two miles seven and as this is a flat track it wont hinder his chances. Swansea Bay reverts back to hurdles after some poor efforts over fences. Back a few years ago this horse could have picked up his rivals and carry him but enthusiasm is now questioned but if reproducing some of his old zest he would be a danger. Tell The Trees looks a more reliable type but did throw in a poor effort last time out at Stratford. If forgiven that run his previous form reads well so is worth noting. A race with more questions than answers but for the winner we return to Ramblees Holly.
Ramblees Holly 5-1 (10-12) Held up, headway halfway to chase leaders, led 2 out, all out towards finish, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in May beating Izzykeen (11-5) by a nk, 8 ran.
Brush A King 9-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway approaching 10th, stayed on well flat, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Hawthorn Prince (11-7) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf.
Tell The Trees 5-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden approaching 10th, headway approaching 11th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 15, 24l behind Hawthorn Prince (11-7) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf.
Swansea Bay 33-1 (10-8) refused to race in race won by Cregg House (10-5) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (B) gs in Apr, 30 ran.
Caesar's Palace (GER) 11-2 (10-11) Led to 6th, pushed along and outpaced approaching 9th, stayed on from last, no impression, 4th of 9, 8l behind Brackney Boy (10-3) at Cartmel 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in May.
My Lady Link (FR) 3-1fav (11-11) Mid-division, headway 8th, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, soon outpaced, no impression when mistake last, 3rd of 13, 29l behind Primitive Poppy (10-5) at Cartmel 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gs in May.
La Concha (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Held up behind, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Earlsfield Raider (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in May.
Wayward Melody 13-2 (10-7) Chased leaders until 4th, still in touch until ridden after 7th, soon beaten, 6th of 11, 27l behind Earlsfield Raider (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in May.
