in touch, reminders and lost place 9th, behind from 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
raced keenly and soon in touch, mistake 8th, led 10th to 12th, weakening when mistake 13th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
mistake, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
behind, lost touch 9th, tailed off when pulled up after next
held up mid-division, headway 7th, outpaced 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, stayed on well under pressure from 2 out, just failed
midfield, outpaced 13th, stayed on one pace from 3 out, no impression
in touch, led 2nd, headed 10th, led again 12th, headed 3 out, beaten when mistake next
chased leaders to 11th, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out, broke leg, dead
towards rear, mistake 14th, never dangerous
towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, reminders 11th, headway to challenge when not fluent 4 out, led next, soon ridden, held on under pressure flat
led to 2nd, chased leaders until weakened after 5 out
mid-division, fell 11th
mid-division, lost place 5 out, behind when pulled up before last
Hallrule improved a great deal last time and is taken to prove that was no fluke, with Broadgate Flyer, Red Perk and Southerndown others in with a shout. Hallrule is expected to pay his way over fences now that he has progressed from winning a couple of point-to-points, and although the contest that he won at Hexham was by no means strong, he will be suited by today's trip and ground. Connections also feel that going right-handed will help, and the fact that he runs in preference to the stable's other entry On The Luce is encouraging. Broadgate Flyer was a beaten favourite last time and has topweight to overcome, while Red Perk still has a bit to learn. Southerndown, who also left the money in the bookies satchels last time, is far more experienced and comes from a stable in a bit of form. He then may give the selection most to do, but we shall stay loyal to Hallrule who has plenty more to offer in this sphere.
