led, soon clear, headed when fell 8th
tracked leaders, led and left clear 8th, 15 lengths clear last, all out
chased leader, outpaced 4 out, stayed on well flat
in touch, chasing leaders, in 3rd when weakened 4 out
mistakes towards rear, lost pace after 5th
held up, hit 4th, slightly hampered 8th, in 5th and one pace when stumbled and unseated rider 4 out
held up, ridden approaching 4 out, chased winner last, just failed
Midlem Melody can be yet another winner for Graham Lee, with Vulcan Lane and Jour De Mee the likely dangers. The selection has been knocking on the door all season and put in another solid effort at Kelso last time when runner up to subsequent scorer Jericho. He only went down by four lengths, and off today's mark he looks set to gain an overdue success. Vulcan Lane was most impressive when accounting for Alpadi in a modest Newcastle event last time and should go well off bottom weight. Meanwhile Jour De Mee comes into the argument on his recent third to Old Buddy at Fontwell last month. Alcopop and Hollows Hill should do best of the remainder, but Midlem Melody has the best overall form and can gain just reward for his consistency.
Alcopop 4-1 Chased leaders, chased winner 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened soon after, 4th of 7, 12l behind Figaro du Rocher at Doncaster 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Jan.
Hollows Mill 16-1 In touch, mistake 10th, soon weakened, blundered next, rider lost irons and pulled up 4 out in race won by Borehill Joker at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Dec, 12 ran.
Midlem Melody 11-4 Held up, headway 4 out, finished well, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Jericho III at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gs in Jan.
Jour de Mee (FR) 10-1 Held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, rallied approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Old Buddy at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) sft in Jan.
Star Trooper (IRE) 7-2 In touch, chasing leaders in 3rd when fell at the 9th in race won by Double You Cubed at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Jan, 6 ran.
Gofagold 14-1 Mid-division, outpaced 11th, soon ridden, kept on, no impression from 3 out, 6th of 17, 17l behind Rudolf Rassendyll at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd in Apr.
Vulcan Lane (NZ) 6-1 Held up, headway 6th, hit next, led 3 out, kept on well from last, won at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) sft beating Apadi by 8l, 8 ran.
Ideal du Bois Beury (FR) 11-2 Held up, ridden and outpaced 6th, chased clear pair 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 8, 26l behind Polar Gunner at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-90 (F) sft in Jan.
