tracked leader, led 2 out, ridden run-in, kept on well
in rear and in touch, beaten before 3 out
led, ridden and headed 2 out, every chance before last, kept on and always held run-in
tracked leaders, in rear and in touch from 2nd, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
Nonrunner
Kim Bailey doesn't have many runners here but sends last month's easy Perth winner By The Boardwalk north again from Gloucestershire. He's improving and a follow up would be no surprise, despite an 11lb higher mark. Loose Chips got his act together again earlier this year and should give a good account while Enchanted Garden was in front at Perth last time when falling three out, though still looks a few pounds too high. STRAIDNAHANNA was quite highly tried after winning at Newcastle and Catterick around the turn of the year. He was placed here a little under a year ago over an inadequate trip so handles the track and could spring a surprise if fully wound up as George Fernbeck may be out of his depth.
Enchanted Garden 4-1 (11-10) Led, about 2 lengths clear when fell 3 out, at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
By The Boardwalk (IRE) 9-2fav (11-2) Held up in touch, challenged going well 2 out, led last, clear flat, very easily, won at Perth 3m hcp (3) gs in Sep beating King Of The Wolds (11-12) by 9l, 8 ran.
Loose Chips 8-1 (11-12) Led, driven after 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no impression with winner flat, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 11, 8 1/4l behind Whats Happening (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
George Fernbeck 11-1 (11-12) Always behind, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Chicago Outfit (11-12) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Straidnahanna (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Tracked winner, reminder before 11th, ridden before last, weakened run-in, 4th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Puffin Billy (11-8) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
