held up in touch, blundered 2 out, soon ridden, mistake last, soon chasing winner, kept on, no impression
with leader, keen, led approaching 3rd, headed approaching 5th, led again 3 out, driven out
held up in touch, pushed along after 7th, mistake 4 out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, weakened after 2 out
in rear, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
led, headed approaching 3rd, led again approaching 5th, headed 3 out, ridden next, lost 2nd after last, one pace
Panzer can help the Ginger McCain bandwagon to roll on, with Stagecoach Opal and Considine fancied to fight it out as the best of the remainder. Considine is yet to really shine over hurdles but did show flashes of ability during his time on the Flat. He is worth noting for each-way support this afternoon. Stagecoach Opal won a soft ground bumper at Sedgefield before posting a couple of decent efforts over timber. He is going the right way and is fancied to give the selection the most to think about. Thorn Of The Rose is another to monitor for future reference, as her ambitious trainer still has plenty to go at from her current mark. It would come as no surprise to see her boost her paddocks value with a small on the northern circuit at some point. However, Panzer is given the benefit of the doubt now he has finally proved that he knows how to win a race. The McCain team have been in great heart all season and we take it as most noteworthy they keep this fellow on the go whilst the iron obviously still hot.
Panzer (GER) 10-3 (10-11) With leader, led 5th, ridden and headed 2 out, regained lead flat, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf beating Bestofthebrownies (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Stagecoach Opal 11-8fav (11-0) In touch, ridden after 9th, went 2nd and hit 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Barfleur (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf.
Sydney Greenstreet (GER) 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Barfleur (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf, 12 ran.
Reply To Moscow (IRE) (11-7) 2nd of 9, 12l behind Raven's Run (11-7) at Templemore 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
Bella Liana (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Held up behind, outpaced 7th, ridden and stayed on from 2 out, 4th of 12, 8l behind Teutonic (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 6f mrs mdn hdl (4) gs.
Nod Ya Head 10-1 (10-0) In touch, led after 4th, headed after 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 3rd of 8, 26l behind Himalayan Trail (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 7f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Considine (USA) 14-1 (11-2) In rear, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 34l behind Hero Again (11-2) at Towcester 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gs.
Thorn of The Rose (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway to join leader 8th, led approaching 2 out, headed last, one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Optimistic Harry (10-0) at Cartmel 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
