tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on same pace from last
in rear and mistakes, reminders and detached from 4th, pulled up before 6th
held up, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, pulled up before 6th
led, ridden after 2 out, headed soon after last, weakened
tracked leaders, chased winner from last, kept on same pace
tracked leader, pushed along after 5th, weakened from next
held up in rear, keen, headway 2 out, led after last, ridden and kept on well
held up in touch, ridden and weakened approaching last
held up, lost place 5th, tailed off from next
held up towards rear, weakened from 5th
The Irish form of QUIVVY BRIDGE sets a fair mark in this maiden hurdle and she is taken to land it in preference to Artic Dream and Eastern Surprise. The selection makes her UK debut here after some good runs in Ireland where her performance two lengths back from the 125-rated Booley Bay on her penultimate start rates as very good form in the context of this race. She didn't quite hold that form last time out but even a repeat of that should be good enough. Artic Dream also makes a British debut and has a fair level of form behind her in Ireland but not to the standard of the pick whereas Eastern Surprise has been going well in some above average points to points in similar conditions so she should go well on her rules bow. Lake Wakatipu needs to be respected as the highest rated in the field but that mark looks to be over inflated so Quivvy Bridge looks to have strong claims.
Artic Dream (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Soon chased leaders, under pressure in 5th before 2 out where left 3rd, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Failte Go Deo (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl gd.
Carrosa Rose (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off final 3f, 12th of 16, well behind Barnie Magoodle (10-11) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gf in Apr.
Dec Approved (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) In rear when saddle slipped and pulled up before 2nd, in a race won by Wensleydale Web (10-10) at Cartmel 2m 1f mrs nov sll hdl (5) gd, 12 ran.
Dree Hill (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Alw ld, drew clr on run in, impressive, won at Taylorstown 3m ire ptp in Apr '07 beating Catriona's Mare (12-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Eastern Surprise (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Mid div, cl 4th bef 5out, gng well in 2nd 2out, rdn & not get to wnr last, row, 2nd of 10, 10l behind French Fashion (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp.
Foxy Nell 250-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 7th of 16, 44l behind Classic Cut (11-2) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Lake Wakatipu 16-1 (11-0) Pulled hard, prominent, chased winner after 6, mistake next 8th, lost 2nd approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 39l behind Daurica (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Quivvy Bridge (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on one paced from next, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Printing Copper (10-8) at Killarney 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl gf.
Solway Ally 10-1 (10-6) Close up on outside, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind Final Day (11-4) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Sophisticated Lady 100-1 (10-2) Chased leader, hit 5th, lost 2nd 4 out, weakened soon after next, 8th of 14, 44l behind Viva Colonia (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Obara d'Avril (FR) 15-2 (10-9) With leader, lost place 4 out, last of 12, well behind Painted Sky (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr '08.
