keen in touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong
held up, ridden and weakened over 4f out
held up towards rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
intouch, chased leader 5f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 7f out, soon weakened
keen intouch, lost place 9f out, some headway over 3f, weakened over 2f out
A fascinating bumper with SHERIFF HALL taken to defy the penalty and account for Shaynour and I'm Frank. Sheriff Hall won well at Hexham on his second start before finding life tough at Cheltenham next time around. With an aptitude for the surface and representing an owner who does well at this course with his runners, Shaynour is a half-brother to a number of two mile scorers. His flat breeding makes him worthy of plenty of attention. I'm Frank carries the colours of one of the North's leading owners. Related to International winners over shorter - his presence is interesting. Storm Brig represents an unfashionable yard though his victory is nothing to be sniffed at. Yes Tom stays further than this if his Irish points form is to be taken literally. He made a winning start under rules at Down Royal. Saindor has gone well in his first two starts for Tim Pitt and would prove a welcome winner for the returning handler. Fightstar gave the impression that his debut run would not have been lost upon him. Sheriff Hall faces no easy task but he can make his racecourse experience count in the nightcap.
Storm Brig 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear, smooth headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden and ran on well, won at Kelso 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Mar '09 beating Lilla Sophia (9-13) by 8l, 14 ran.
Yes Tom (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 5f out, ridden and kept on well from 1f out, won at Down Royal 2m N H flat sft in Dec beating Courtly Conduct (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Backtobackjack 33-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, held up behind, outpaced 5f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, well behind Eagle Owl (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) hvy in Feb.
Saindor (FR) Evensfav (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, chased winner 3f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Ackertac (10-11) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Nov.
Shaynour King's Theatre gelding out of Shayraz.
Wyse Hill Teabags 50-1 (11-4) Keen early, tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 8l behind Tale Of Tanganyika (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Canny Load Courteous gelding out of Riverain.
I'm Frank Medicean gelding out of Poiana.
Its Bobkat (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Held up, towards rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 34l behind Amuse Me (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Feb.
Roslin Moss Loup Sauvage gelding out of Etourdie.
Sheriff Hall (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, took keen hold, struggling final 4f, 7th of 10, 26l behind Start Me Up (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat (4) gf in Oct.
Bennative (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Rcd 4th, 2nd at 8th, ld / disp next, asserted from 2out, comfortable, won at Tinahely 3m ire ptp in Feb beating Teri D Trixter (12-0) by 3l, 15 ran.
Fightstar (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Miss Abbey (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Jan.
