led until after 1st, ridden approaching 3 out, every chance last, kept on flat
tracked leaders, led 10th, headed approaching 3 out, blundered and unseated rider when 7 lengths down in 3rd 3 out
tracked leaders, lost place 4 out, in rear and beat when unseated rider after 3 out
led after 1st, blundered 10th, led approaching 3 out, all out
held up in rear, left poor 3rd 3 out, never dangerous
In a pretty weak affair Red Striker just has to put in a clear round to collect here, Broadsmill Rambler and Primitive Rites can fight for second spot. This son of Gunner B has won plenty of races in the past and made a very pleasing return under rules at Wetherby last time. He finished an excellent third behind Denvale in what appeared to be a much better contest than this and he cannot be opposed this afternoon. Boardsmill Rambler was a modest fourth behind Jupiter's Fancy at Musselburgh last month but should come on for the run. Primitive Rites has shown enough in the past and if he gets his jumping back together he should be involved. Of the others Noggler may struggle on the ground and so it appears a relatively simple task for Red Striker who is a confident choice.
Boardsmill Rambler (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Held up in touch, took closer order 7th, in 2nd and every chance when blundered 4 out, soon weakened and blundered next, 4th of 6, 29l behind Jupiter's Fancy (11-7) at Musselburgh 3m hts chs (6) gd.
Noggler 25-1 (12-0) Behind, lost touch 7th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Gatsby (12-0) at Fontwell 3m 2f hts chs (4) hvy, 7 ran.
Primitive Rites 10-1 (12-0) 5th of 14, 18l behind Buddy Girie (12-0) at Point To Point 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Red Striker 22-1 (11-5) Held up, hit 1st, hit 5 out, headway to chase leaders next, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Denvale (11-11) at Wetherby 3m 1f hts chs (6) sft.
Wraparound You (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Pulled up in race won by Crackadee (12-0) at Alnwick 3m ptp gd, 14 ran.