in touch, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, rallied from last, no impression
held up, effort 3 out, 4th and outpaced when hit next, no impression
mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance winner
mid-division, headway to chase winner 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway to lead before 4 out, drew clear from next, 25 lengths clear when eased inside final furlong
in touch, lost place 7th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out,
tracked leader, led 7th, soon headed, weakened from 3 out
led, headed 7th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 3 out
behind, hit 3rd, never dangerous
behind when mistake 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
Sir Quigley gets the confident vote in this maiden hurdle with Nostringsattached and Fit To Fly rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second behind Cash Flow last time out. That form stands out in the context of this race and he need only run up to that mark to win this with a little in hand. Nostringsattached rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Orion Express but he has had plenty of chances and is becoming expensive to follow. Fit To Fly is another that could go well on his latest second behind Harcas but he has already given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip in time. Of the remainder the booking of Graham Lee for Rightful Ruler catches the eye and he should be watched in the market, while Royal Game's best form is with more cut in the ground and with this in mind Sir Quigley gets the vote.
Amalfi Coast 33-1 (11-2) In touch, chased leader 4th, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and beaten, 5th of 13, 27l behind Montana Slim (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Fit To Fly (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to chase winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Harcas (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Mr Maxim 8-1 (10-2) Led and soon clear, hit 10th, mistake 2 out, challenged when jumped left and fell at the last in race won by Ice Bucket (11-4) at Hereford 2m 3f nov chs (4) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Nostringsattached (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 6th, led after 8th, weakening when headed approaching 2 out, 4th of 13, 12l behind Orion Express (11-3) at Stratford 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Rightful Ruler 5-2fav (11-3) Towards rear, headway 7th, went 2nd approaching 9th, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Point (11-5) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Sir Quigley (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up, close up 3 out, ridden and every chance next, kept on, one pace flat, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Cash Flow (10-1) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Ballinvella Queen (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened from 8th, 3rd of 12, 26l behind River Tigris (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Balmoral Star 33-1 (10-5) Chased winner until 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 3rd of 10, 23l behind Osprey View (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jul.
Dippy Duck (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, headway and every chance 7th, blundered and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Middleton Dene (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs, 10 ran.
Paint The Lily (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost place after 2nd, 12th of 17, 43l behind Kidithou (10-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr.
Royal Game 10-3fav (10-2) Held up, effort under pressure from 2 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 12l behind Barney (10-1) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jun.
