tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, final 2f
soon tracking leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, driven along 5f out, one pace final 2f
led, ridden and hard pressed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, took closer order 4f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, asserted close home
Keepitsecret impressed on debut and he is the recommendation ahead of Gold Thread and Sirnando. Keepitsecret's ability was hardly a secret ahead of his opening bow on the racecourse as he was punted as if defeat were out of the question. It is always difficult to concede penalties at this level but he looked a nice horse in the making and connections are right to take this valuable assignment on route to better things over hurdles. Gold Thread won readily at Ayr on debut and was highly enough thought of to try his hand at the Punchestown Festival. The market should offer plenty of clues. Sirnando is bred on flat lines and would rate as a nice filip for the re-emerging career of Rod Simpson. Paul Nicholls' debutants are always noted in the market so Mutual Respect is accordingly watched. Hoof It Harry made a no-show on debut while Wizard Of Odds is likely to need softer ground on breeding. Catherine's Run bids to defend a flawless record but could struggle for her penalty. Plenty of future winners on view and Keepitsecret appears the most obvious option here.
Gold Thread (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 5th 6f out, 2nd 4f out, soon ridden, no extra early straight, 5th of 22, 17l behind Glencove Marina (10-13) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Keepitsecret (IRE) 13-8fav (10-11) Mid-division and keen, took closer order after 6f, headway 9f out, led 2f out, pushed clear, comfortably, won at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gf beating Check Up (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Sirnando Evensfav (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Catherine's Run (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gf in Sept.
Calusa Caldera (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to winning bumper Murrosie.
Catherine's Run (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Always prominent, led 3f out, soon ridden, edged left inside final furlong, all out, won at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) gf in Sept beating Sirnando (11-5) by a nk, 6 ran.
Fearnought Kayf Tara gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m5f and over hurdles.
Hoof It Harry (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, some late progress, 5th of 12, 22l behind Earth Planet (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd.
St Valentine 80-1 (10-11) Held up, behind from 6f out, last of 11, well behind Ship's Hill (11-4) at Fakenham 2m nhf (4) gd.
Wizard of Odds Wizard King gelding out of Chardon.
Mutual Respect (IRE) Moscow Society gelding out of an unraced mare from a top chasing family.
