racing freely tracking leader when slipped on bend and unseated rider after 1f
made all, pulled hard, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well
awkward start, raced freely, chased winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Nonrunner
Alpine Storm and Ryeolliean have both struggled so far this year. Lilly Junior is preferred as she's getting closer and made the frame on her handicap debut at Yarmouth earlier in the month. But INCUR FOUR FAULTS looks the safest bet as he scored over track and trip last month and went in again at Hamilton last week by a cosy three lengths. Keith Dalgleish's charge can defy a penalty and gets the vote.
Lilly Junior 15-8 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Global Leader (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Alpine Storm (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, led until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 5, 22l behind Wee Frankie (9-3) at Haydock 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Incurs Four Faults 7-2fav (8-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Lord Franklin (9-6) by 3l, 8 ran.
Ryeolliean 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind Imshivalla (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.