close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide in touch, headway to track leaders 5f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out
pulled hard, close up, tracked leader 6f out, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, driven and edged left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on gamely
in rear, pushed along 6f out, never on terms, tailed off
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and lost touch 8f out, tailed off
held up, headway 6f out, tracked leaders 4f out, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong
pressed leader until led 6f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along and lost touch halfway, tailed off
led, ridden and headed 6f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
Carlisle bumpers often throw up useful sorts and there could be one or two on show here. The market will signpost the chances of the two Irish raiders - point-to-pointer Minella Mystics and newcomer Dr Sanderson - but both need to be kept on the right side. Midas Gold has not been since landing a bumper on debut in the autumn of 2016 and faces a tough task with his penalty after such an absence. Indian Opera and Big Bad Dream have already shown some ability but will need to improve to score here and it may be worth taking a punt on COURT DREAMING, who represents a yard that perform notably well in such contests. Market support would enhance confidence.
Midas Gold (IRE) 5-2fav (11-3) Prominent, le dover 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Southwell 2m (6) gd in Aug beating Vancouver (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Big Bad Dream (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Made most until headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 3, 4l behind Black Pirate (11-9) at Ayr 2m (5) hvy in Feb.
Court Dreaming (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Louis's Teffia.
Minella Mystics (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Mid-div, 5th 1/2way, prog to ok 3rd 4out, went 2nd 3out, nvr on terms with wnr, ko to line, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Clondaw's Answer (11-6) at Ballinaboola 3m mdn in Nov.
Plenty Of Butty (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, weakened 3f out, last of 9, dist behind Two For Gold (10-12) at Southwell 2m (5) gd in Dec.
Siannes Star (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Led and set steady pace, hung right on paddock bend going out on final circuit, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 14 1/4l behind Theatre Legend (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) gs in Oct.
Ska Ridge 25-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, dist behind Idee De Garde (11-5) at Ayr 2m (5) hvy in Jan.
Dr Sanderson (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Guydus.
Indian Opera 7-2 (11-4) Led, clear 10f out until 5f out, headed 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Sea Story (11-11) at Catterick 2m (5) sft in Mar.
Smart Paco 40-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 34 1/4l behind On The Rox (11-2) at Newcastle 2m (5) pol in Feb.
Bell Ofthe Bongate (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) In rear, went poor 4th over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, dist behind Dali Mail (11-2) at Kelso 2m (5) hvy in Feb.
Getaway Gerry Getaway gelding out of Loch Dhu.
