chased leaders, ridden and weakened 4 out
with winner, led 3rd, jumped slowly and headed 4 out, lost 2nd before 2 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden before last, stayed on same pace
led until 3rd, chased leader, led again 4 out, clear before last, ridden out
took keen hold, in touch, headway chasing leaders 3 out, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, weakened run-in
reluctant to line up and very slowly away, well behind, some headway approaching last, kept on run-in, nearest finish
always towards rear, struggling when not fluent 4 out, never on terms
chased leaders, hit 4 out, weakened after 3 out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
The leading players have all been performing sufficiently well to suggest a maiden hurdle is within their capabilities. Local trainer James Moffatt has booked Aidan Coleman for The Steward, placed in all four starts, the last twice at this venue. He should prove competitive once again but LUCCA LADY (NAP) has produced a highly consistent sequence since joining Katy Price and latest efforts in decent handicaps appeal as the best form on offer. Richard Johnson is an eye-catching booking too. Beach Break cannot be ruled out on the back of three successive runner-up efforts and rates strong shortlist material for Hughes and McCain.
Coastley Lane 150-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slow 1st, outpaced after 3 out, well beaten next, last of 12, dist behind Calach (11-0) at Hexham 2m (3) gd in Jun.
It's Buster (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, not fluent 2nd, every chance 2 out, weakened before last, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Justatenner (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
The Steward (USA) 9-4 (11-2) Mid-division, headway on inside 5th, 3rd and outpaced after 2 out, well held last, 3rd of 9, 18 1/2l behind Rubenesque (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Beach Break 9-4jfav (10-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, challenged 2 out, ridden, not much room and switched right flat, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Well Said (11-0) at Worcester 2m mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Noah And The Ark (IRE) 6-5fav (11-2) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 9 1/2l behind Leaving Home (11-4) at Stratford 2m (4) gf in Jul.
Da Dou Ron Ron (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, soon tracked winner, led after 3 out, headed after next, outpaced after last, no chance with winner flat, held on for 2nd near finish, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Secret Escape (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gf in Jul.
Leannes Lady (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) In tch til wknd 11; t.o, last of 3, dist behind Generation Gap (10-7) at Maisemore Park 3m mdn gd in May.
Lucca Lady (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Led 1st, headed after next, left in lead before 6th, soon headed and not fluent at hurdle, every chance 2 out, held by winner and lost 2nd flat, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Kupatana (11-9) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Tibbie Tamson 200-1 (10-7) In rear, slow 2nd, tailed off from 5th, 9th of 10, dist behind Pearl Of The West (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) gs in Mar.
The Tangler Barry (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up in 4th, slow jump 4th, closed 4 out, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, last of 5, dist behind Mac Tottie (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 6f (4) gd in Jul.
