disputed lead until 8f out, ridden 6f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and joined 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again near finish
tracked leaders, ridden to join winner 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed near finish
in touch, short of room and lost place 8f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway to chase leaders 4f out, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
disputed lead until led 8f out, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on same pace
raced wide close up, weakened 5f out, tailed off
keen always towards rear
whipped round start, lost plenty of ground, detatched
Gold Opera, third at Ayr when last seen, looks the pick of those with experience ahead of Solway Prince but this can go to a newcomer. COURT DISMISSED is the selection as he won a point-to-point at Kirikistown in March and is following a well-trodden path for bumper horses from his yard. Becauseshesaidso is a half-brother to a debut bumper winner so is respected, though it's a worry to see him wearing a hood on his racecourse introduction. The market will be the best guide regarding the remainder.
A Good Catch (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 6th of 11, well behind Mr Steadfast (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft.
Becauseshesaidso (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Huit De Coeur.
Court Dismissed (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Alw pr & disp, lost pl to rr 5out, rdn 3out, mod 44th aftr 2out, still rdn last, rallied to ld close home, won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp in Mar beating Nickname Exit (11-9) by hd, 6 ran.
Gold Opera (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Led for about 4f, tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Heritage Way (11-0) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Feb.
North Country Boy Revoque gelding out of She Likes To Boogy.
Pickle And Tickle (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Cream Of Society.
Resolute Reformer (IRE) 5-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 11th 1/2way, some prog to ok 7th bef 3out, kow straight, nev a danger, 4th of 16, 20l behind Big Bad Dude (12-2) at Ballysteen 3m ire ptp gs in May.
Simply Lucky (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Derrygowna Court.
Solway Prince 8-1 (10-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Luccombe Down (10-11) at Hexham 2m cond NH flat (6) gs.
Ginger B 100-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, well behind Doktor Glaz (10-12) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gs in May.
Kicking Lily 33-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, in touch, tracked winner after 5f until hung badly right and ran out halfway, in a race won by Streets Of Promise (11-3) at Hexham 2m mares n h flat (6) gd in Jun, 6 ran.
Little Joyful And Beyond mare out of Joyful Imp.
Sevenballs Of Fire (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Rr of mid div, 8th 1/2way, prog to mod 4th appr str, no ch with ldrs aftr 2out, no ex appr last, 4th of 12, 10l behind Red Sunset (12-2) at Fairyhouse 3m ire ptp gs in May.
