in touch, led 6th, headed 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression in 4th after last, lost place flat
in touch, outpaced before 3 out, kept on under pressure before next, challenged last, ridden and every chance flat, just held
tracked leaders, outpaced when hampered 3 out, weakened from next
mid-division, lost place and pushed along from 7th, headway under pressure before 3 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on when strongly pressed flat, just held on
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened after next
pressed leader, led 4th to 6th, tracked leader, every chance when fell 3 out
in touch, lost place when hampered 4 out, no danger after
mid-division on outside, headway 4 out, close up when left 3rd next, one pace 2 out, ridden and no impression before last
led to 4th, in touch, lost place 4 out, behind when hampered and brought down next
held up behind, hampered 4 out, headway under pressure after next, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd flat, no chance with clear pair
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never near leaders
tracked leaders until fell 4 out
held up behind, headway after 4 out, never reached leaders, weakened before last
mid-division, lost place and behind 7th, headway when hampered 3 out, not pace to threaten leaders
chased leaders, lost place 8th, no danger after
tracked leaders, close up when left 2nd 3 out, led and blundered next, headed last, soon ridden, no chance with front pair when lost 3rd flat
held up, always behind, outpaced when hampered 3 out,
held up in rear, lost touch and pulled up before 7th
Hardly the ideal 'getting-out stakes' as punters face another competitive hurdle. Bob Mahler finally got off the mark the last day but does seem ultra-quirky and it will be fascinating to see how he reacts to this large field of seasoned handicappers. Chapel Stile is progressing nicely under the typically patient handling of Nicky Richards but has gone up 16lb for his last two victories. He remains of real interest all the same. Jack Devine is worth a second look on handicap bow off a workable mark and Cloth Cap is open to improvement too. Jockey bookings would indicate that Board Of Trade is the preferred of the King pair but FORGETTHESMALLTALK has only had three runs this term, has revealed a very decent level of ability in each and should continue to improve after only five starts over timber.
King Of Fashion (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway 4 out, no impression 2 out, 6th of 10, 16 3/4l behind Chapel Stile (10-3) at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Bob Mahler (IRE) 4-6fav (11-2) In touch, tracked leaders 5th, led 8th, headed 4 out, led again approaching 3 out, clear approaching last when wandered about and tried to pull up, driven out, won at Wetherby 3m (4) sft in Mar beating Hills Of Connemara (10-9) by 4l, 7 ran.
Board Of Trade 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 3rd, rallied after 3 out, every chance when not fluent last, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Towering (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Chapel Stile (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Held up, headway 4 out, led last, stayed on well and drew clear, won at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar beating Jaleo (11-10) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Quick Pick (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Henry's Joy (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Cloth Cap (IRE) 9-4fav (12-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 5th, not fluent 6th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 11, 29 1/2l behind First Assignment (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Forgetthesmalltalk (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Held up in mid-division and raced on inside, headway chasing leaders approaching 7th, 2nd going well before 2 out, every chance lost 2nd at the last, rallied to join 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind One Of Us (10-11) at Ascot 3m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Set List (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Soon rear of mid-division, reminder after 9th, mistake 11th, behind when pulled up before 13th, at Stratford 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Strong Economy (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, mistake 6 out, led 5 out, headed 2 out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 7, nk behind Angus Milan (11-11) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Letemgo (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Always behind, pulled up, at Kelso 3m 2f hcp (2) hvy in Apr.
Robinroyale (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out, every chance 2 out, ridden before last, kept on and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Beer Goggles (11-12) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Carlton Ryan (IRE) 5-2fav (11-1) Tracked leader, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 16 3/4l behind My Old Gold (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Benny's Secret (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) In rear, effort before 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Thorpe (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
General Mahler (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) In rear, in touch when fell 5 out, at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Le Drapeau (FR) 8-1 (11-3) With leader, ridden before 2 out, no extra from last, 4th of 7, 13l behind Ballinslea Bridge (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) hvy in Feb.
Jack Devine (IRE) 5-4 (10-12) Traced winner, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression before last, 2nd of 3, 27l behind Luckime (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f (4) gs in Feb.
Judge Earle (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, weakened before 7th, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out, at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Boogie Life 25-1 (10-0) Chased leader until 3rd, chased leaders, lost place and behind 6th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next, at Musselburgh 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
