tracked leaders, led before 6th, headed, bypassed 2nd last, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, always towards rear
led, headed before 6th, outpaced 2 out, soon beaten
mid-division, outpaced 2 out, never on terms
in touch, disputed lead after 7th, led, bypassed 2nd last, ridden clear flat, readily (2nd last bypassed)
mid-division, hit 7th, soon outpaced
behind, struggling 6th, never dangerous
raced keenly, held up in rear, headway from 2 out, kept on, never on terms
held up, headway on outside 2 out, kept on
in touch, ridden and effort after 2 out, disputing 2nd and held when blundered last, not recover
chased leaders, reminders after 5th, soon lost place, weakened 2 out
close up on outside, outpaced 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 2 out, soon weakened
pulled hard in mid-division, saddle slipped and pulled up before 4th
The selection here is Bedlam Boy, with his biggest dangers reckoned to be Supremely Gifted and Ice Tea, although the betting should be monitored with interest. Bedlam Boy ran as though he needed the run when second to Reel Charmer at Hexham on his seasonal return, and we expect a lot better today. Cupid's Mission is interesting in that she cost 34.000 euros, while, coming here on the back of a bumper win and second, Ice Tea has to be respected on his hurdling debut. King Daniel has shown some promise, but was well behind the selection at Hexham, and Nortonthorpe Lad and Notre Cyborg are bumper winners that should be given some thought. Supremely Gifted is a well-bred runner that has shown promise in bumpers and, finally, dual bumper winner Bayside has not looked as good in two hurdling runs, although the betting might tell a different story. Overall, though, the vote stays with Bedlam's Boy, who can build on his Hexham promise.
Amhairghin (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up, headway over 4f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 16, 33l behind Skippers Brig (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy.
Bayside 15-2 (10-7) Behind when unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Springvic (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft, 20 ran.
Bedlam Boy (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Held up, headway 7th, led briefly between last two, kep on one pace, 2nd of 18, 3l behind Reel Charmer (10-2) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Bobby Donald (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Held up behind, headway halfway, weakened 4f out, 9th of 16, well behind Skippers Brig (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy.
Ice Tea (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Held up, headway under pressure 4f out, chased winner and hung left final 2f, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Safari Adventures (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
King Daniel 5-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 3rd, ridden and hit last, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Open de L'Isle (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Liverpool (GER) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 14th of 20, well behind Springvic (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Loch Oscaig 28-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, lost place next, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Newbay Lady (10-7) at Wetherby 3m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun, 11 ran.
Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE) 2-1 (11-2) Led, headed 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 7, well behind Tot O'Whiskey (10-13) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs.
Notre Cyborg (FR) 10-1 (10-9) Keen, in touch, close 3rd and going well when fell 3 out in race won by Red Scally (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 10 ran.
Spirit Calling (IRE) Lord Americo gelding, half-brother to bumper winner Catherine's Run.
Supremely Gifted (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 4f out, soon ridden, no impression, 2nd of 16, 10l behind Skippers Brig (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy.
Top Dressing (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Pulled hard in rear, headway over 6f out, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 15, 14l behind Giveusaclue (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Oct.
Cupid's Mission (IRE) Alflora mare out of winning hurdler/chaser Poppea.
Lady Speaker 6-1 (10-7) Prominent, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 16, 30l behind Boulders Beach (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Apr.
Wensleydale Web 14-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 5f out, soon lost place, 10th of 12, well behind Camden George (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in May.
