prominent, outpaced 6th, rallied 2 out, went 2nd when not fluent last, stayed on, unable to challenge winner
held up in touch, went 3rd 3 out, no impression, 4th and weakening last
tracked leader, not fluent 6th, led 8th, clear after 2 out, ridden out
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway after 7th, never on terms, weakened after 2 out, mistake last
led, headed when not fluent 8th, 3rd and no impression last, no extra flat
held up, not fluent 4th, headway approaching 5th, not fluent 5th, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, ridden and lost place 5th, last when not fluent 7th, pulled up after
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, well behind when mistake 3 out, no impression
CLUES AND ARROWS looks just the sort to prosper during the spring and summer months for the O'Neill team and can complete the hat-trick despite a mighty 18lb hike from the assessor for an effortless success in a Bangor handicap last time. Princess Bella posted a decent effort when runner-up to Queen Spud at Fakenham when last seen and should be suited by the extra trip here. Still a maiden, she looks a possible danger along with Bop Along, nicely progressive over timber but facing a tough task to concede weight to the selection. Hi Bob has started at massive prices on all runs but did show some ability last time when runner-up at Sedgefield this month and could be on the improve.
Bop Along (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden when not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Forty Crown (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Apr.
Walser (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Close up, pushed along and weakened before 11th, 8th of 9, well behind See Double You (11-5) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy.
Clues And Arrows (IRE) 2-1fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, always travelling well, led on bit 3 out, drew clear before last, very easily, won at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd beating Area Access (11-5) by 7l, 12 ran.
Hi Bob 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, went remote 3rd when mistake 7th, went 2nd before 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 13l behind Final Pass (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) sft.
Vasco Pierji (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 4 out, 6th of 12, 38l behind Clues And Arrows (10-10) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Princess Bella (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Always prominent, ridden before 2 out, held by winner last, stayed on, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Queen Spud (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Marlborough House 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 24l behind Wintered Well (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr.
Grethel (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up in last pair, chased leaders 3 out, outpaced after next, went 3rd after last, ridden and kept on flat, no impression, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Gold Chain (10-8) at Cartmel 2m 1f mrs nov sll hdl (5) gf.
