mid-division, headway 5th, hit next, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last
held up, headway approaching 5th, weakened approaching 2 out
led to 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up, effort 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
always behind, raced wide, tailed off from 5th
chased leaders until 5th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leaders, every chance approaching last, no extra flat
held up in touch, quickly pulled up after 4th, dismouted
close up, outpaced from 5th
held up, ridden 5th, headway approaching 2 out, led flat
always towards rear
prominent, led 5th, headed approaching last, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, hit 2 out, led approaching last, headed flat
held up, effort 3 out, never dangerous
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, headway to go prominent 5th, one pace from 2 out
in touch, weakened approaching 5th, tailed off when pulled up before last
Nonrunner
Commercial Express could be of interest on his reappearance off a lenient mark back over hurdles in comparison to his current chase rating but Peter Monteith's gelding may prefer a stiffer test of stamina and preference is for Topaz Lady, who gets the vote with Solway Bee rated the pick of the remainder. The selection could hardly have won any more impressively than when successful at Hexham last month and, despite having been raised 16lbs for that success, he still looks to be well enough treated and gets the vote. Jim Goldie's Stravaigin had to work hard to win at Newcastle last time and may struggle off his new mark, while Ballykelly ran better at Huntingdon last time but may struggle to give weight away all round. Bleu Pois is better than he showed at Newcastle last time and Howard Johnson's gelding has to be respected along with Solway Bee, who has shown improved form of late but preference is for Topaz Lady.
Ballykelly (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Chased clear leader, blundered 3 out, slightly hampered last, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind South Bank (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Topaz Lady (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, clear last, eased flat, easily, won at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar beating Oscar Trial (11-3) by 12l, 11 ran.
Snowy (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up, reminders 5th, weakened and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Ballynure (9-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar, 13 ran.
Bleu Pois (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division, weakened from 9th, took remote 3rd after last, 3rd of 14, well behind Viking Rebel (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 10-3fav (11-2) Held up, headway 8th, 5th and outpaced when blundered 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 41l behind Reckless Venture (9-11) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Troll (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Led to 6, soon outpaced, went a modest 3rd 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Shares (11-0) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar '07.
Solway Bee 14-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, led 9th, headed 4 out, no impression on winner before 2 out, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Peters Star (10-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Mar.
Masterjoe 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, mistake 6th, niggled along from 9th, never near leaders, 4th of 16, 30l behind Peters Star (10-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Mar.
Ever Special (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) Behind, driven along 5th, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 38l behind Polly Whitefoot (10-3) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Wise Choice 8-1 (10-10) Held up, headway under pressure but not on terms 10th, no chance when hampered by loose horse and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Peters Star (10-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Mar, 16 ran.
Panthers Run 66-1 (11-7) In rear, headway 8th, ridden next, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 24, 9l behind Lily Tara (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Devil's Disguise 10-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, weakened from 7th, 11th of 14, 42l behind Kings Rock (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Cha Cha Cha Dancer 20-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, lost place 4th, reminders after 6th, soon dropped out, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Peters Star (10-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Mar, 16 ran.
Stravaigin 12-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden 3 out, went 2nd next, driven and stayed on flat to lead near finish, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar beating Pendle Forest (10-10) by a hd, 17 ran.
Crystal Runner 150-1 (10-5) Held up behind, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 10, 43l behind Safari Run (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Maylee (IRE) 125-1 (10-7) Led to 3rd, chased leader, weakened approaching 4 out, 14th of 18, well behind Mr Multifix (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Classic Act 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort and every chance 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 11, 12l behind Classic Chic (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Giant's Rock (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway 9th, ridden to press leader after 3 out, every chance flat, no extra close home, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Charm Offensive (10-7) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) frm in Apr '06.
Island Key (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Led 1st, held 4th, chased leader, ridden and lost place after 3 out, soon beaten, 4th of 11, 17l behind Isn't That Lucky (11-7) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Commercial Express (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Held up, effort after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Lofty Leader (10-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (3) gs in Aug.
