mid-division, ridden and challenged over 3f out, weakened from over 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
in touch, lost place over 6f out, soon ridden and beaten
led, headed after 3f, stayed in touch, ridden and every chance over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, smooth headway 6f out to chase leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and kept on well
mid-division, reminders halfway, ridden and soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 5f out, chased winner from over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened 6f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led after 3f, ridden over 3f out, soon headed and weakened
Dunnett Head will be a warm order here and gets the vote ahead of Lennon, Canavan, Ballyhale and Northern News. Much as bumper winners do not have a great record in carrying penalties to success, there was a lot to like about the way that the selection disposed of the opposition over today's course and distance in April. He is also highly regarded by his canny trainer and can start building on that reputation today. Turning to the others Notaproblem and Northern News have something to like on breeding, so keep a close eye on them. Lennon hails from the powerful Johnson-Wylie combo. Endless Power is very well-bred, while Dara Capall showed promise on his second start in a bumper last season. Ferdy Murphy's stable is starting to show form again and there is plenty to like on breeding about his runner, Canavan, and Brora Sutherland and Ballyhale are among those that should be watched in the betting. As a previous winner, Neidpath Castle warrants respect, although the form of that win has not worked out that well, which brings us back to Dunnet Head, who looks to be the one to beat.
