led, headed halfway, remained prominent, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, struggling halfway, stayed on well final 2f
in touch until outpaced from over 3f out
raced keen towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led halfway, stayed on strongly final 2f
raced keen, held up, headway and prominent after 6f, ridden to chase winner over 3f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway and in touch on inside, when ran out on bend over 4f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra
mid-division, outpaced and lost place over 6f out, rallied over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
The Nicky Richards stable appear to have a good bunch of bumper horses this season and they can gain another success with Dockbridge, Harry Wood and Bretton Woods could provide most danger. This well bred son of Presenting runs in the colours of Trevor Hemmings who rarely has a poor performer. This doesn't look to be the strongest of contests and if the money is down take note. the McCain yard have been firing in the winners over the week-end and so Harry Wood, a five-year-old son of Cyborg has to be given every respect. Meanwhile Bretton Woods is by Supreme Leader, who's progeny always do well in this sphere. Another newcomer to watch in the betting is the Howard Johnson trained Oh Pickles, but in a race where a little guesswork is involved, Dockbridge just gets the decision.
Astorvale (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Behind from halfway, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-8) at Catterick 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Bretton Woods (IRE) Supreme Leader gelding out of an unraced mare.
Classic Act 66-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 40l behind Kealshore Boy (10-7) at Kelso 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Dockbridge (IRE) Presenting gelding out of bumper winner Rahan Bridge.
Harry Wood (FR) Cyborg gelding out of winning hurdler Madame Fifi.
Mr Woods 50-1 (10-13) Behind until stayed on final 3f, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 23l behind Breakwater House (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Nicky Tam (IRE) Presenting gelding out of an unraced mare.
Oh Pickles (IRE) Needle Gun gelding out of a maiden point-to-pointer.
Arch 12-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Kealshore Boy (10-7) at Kelso 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Sammy Spiderman Karinga Bay gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Super Chilled Shambo gelding, half-brother to 2006 point winner Benny.