disputed lead to after 3rd, joined leader again 5th, led 3 out, driven and headed before next, kept on until ridden and no extra in clear 2nd flat
held up, always behind, struggling 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders to 4th, towards rear, lost touch 4 out, plugged on into remote 4th closing stages, tailed off
tracked leader, outpaced after 4 out, 4th and well held when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led before next, soon ridden, drew clear flat, kept on
made most to 3 out, soon ridden and no chance with front pair, plugged on in remote 3rd from next
Bialco has been running really well since reverting to hurdles and, rated 125, should be more than capable of winning a novice hurdles this season. However, all of his best form is on ground with plenty of give whereas WEEBILL shouldn’t be inconvenienced by the surface on his run behind Indian Hawk at Warwick in February. He’s not penalised for winning a conditionals’ maiden hurdle at Fakenham in March and doesn’t have much to find on official ratings. Every Chance may be open to improvement but the others looks up against it.
Bialco (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Chased winner until before 2nd, stayed handy, 2nd again from 5th, no impression on winner when mistake 2 out, mistake last, kept on, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Knockrobin (11-1) at Bangor 2m 4f (4) sft in Mar.
Every Chance (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, never threatened, 6th of 10, 20 1/4l behind Hurricane Dylan (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Hooligan Jack 100-1 (11-0) Behind and pushed along, headway before 6th to chase leaders, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 9, dist behind Going Gold (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gd in Mar.
Mick's Wish (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Pulled hard, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Coole Hall (11-12) at Kelso 2m 7f (4) sft in Jan.
Weebill 6-4fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, chased winner before last, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Shalakar (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) sft in Apr.
Expresstime (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Towards rear, pushed along after 5 out, beaten when fell 3 out, at Carlisle 2m 4f (3) gs in Mar.
Left Back (IRE) 11-10fav (12-0) Chsd ldrs; eff 2 out; one pce, 3rd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Exit Ten (12-0) at Balcormo Mains 3m sft in Apr.