pulled hard, led 2nd until after 6th, weakened 8th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, went second after 8th, ridden after 4 out, kept on for clear 2nd, soon held by winner
mid-division, ridden after 8th, weakened 4 out
led until 2nd, soon in rear, tailed off from 6th
held up towards rear, headway after 8th, went third at 4 out, stayed, never troubled leading pair
chased leaders until weakened 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off
in touch, led after 6th, drew well clear from 3 out, easily
always behind, tailed off
mid-division until 7th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 8th, effort approaching 4 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before last
prominent until 6th, soon behind, tailed off
held up, headway approaching 8th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, pulled up soon after
mid-division, ridden after 8th, weakened after 4 out
This race has been won by some very smart horses in recent years and it's well worth taking a note of the winner. There's not a great deal of Rules form to go on but a number have been busy in Points and MINELLA FOUR STAR appeals as one from that field that could make an impact. Others to note include Ballinderry Park, Pride Of Dulcote and Little Josh. Alan King's runner was an impressive winner at Templemore on his third start between the flags and is bred to make up into a useful stayer over hurdles and fences. Ballinderry Park narrowly won his sole start in points before changing hands for 42,000 guineas and would enter calculations if the market were to give out the right signals. Pride Of Dulcote has had a few chances but there was plenty to like about his defeat behind Lodge Lane at Perth in April where he appeared to see out this trip well enough. Little Josh is another to have shown form under Rules, winning bumpers at Hexham and Stratford but the form isn't exceptional and he may just lack the class of one or two of these if recent winners of this race are anything to go by. The market is well worth a check prior to refining your selection but it would be no surprise to see Minella Four Star featuring towards the head of affairs.
Ballinderry Park (FR) (12-0) won at Farmacaffley 3m ire ptp gs in Feb beating De Danu (12-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
De Welsh Wizzard 10-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 9th of 16, 25l behind Numide (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Little Josh (IRE) 5-4fav (11-6) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs beating Paddys Honour (10-11) by 2l, 15 ran.
Lord Shark (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Bhnd til pulled up in race won by Range Rover (12-0) at Upcott Cross 3m ptp sft in Apr, 17 ran.
Man of The Moment 20-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 11, well behind Marsh Court (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Martys Mission (IRE) (12-0) won at Dungarvan 3m ire ptp sft in Jan beating Ballybrennanboy (12-0) by 10l, 15 ran.
Minella Four Star (IRE) (12-0) 4th of 15, 13l behind Balsaflour (12-0) at Killeagh 3m ire ptp hvy in Jan.
Mooncoin Man (IRE) (12-0) won at Maralin 3m ire ptp gs in Nov '05 beating Loughshane (12-0) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Pride of Dulcote (FR) 9-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, challenged next, soon ridden, no extra flat, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Lodge Lane (11-6) at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (2) gs in Apr.
The Good Doctor (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Always behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Overclear (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd in Dec, 14 ran.
Three Thieves (UAE) 16-1 (10-7) Keen, led, clear after 2nd, headed 7th, short of room approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, well behind Sea Cliff (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
Time To Panic (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 8th, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 12, 27l behind Black Anshan (11-0) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Pilgrims Lane (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon one pace, 6th of 15, 17l behind Tataniano (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd.
Baker's Girl (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Disputed lead until 10th, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Thenford Star (10-12) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Kentford Mist 12-1 (11-4) Towards rear when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Midnight Ocean (10-7) at Worcester 3m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May, 12 ran.
Marias Rock 7-2 (11-7) Bhnd til hdwy 11; 3rd & clsng 3 out; led last; held on wl flat, won at Littlewindsor 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Little Kimmie (11-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
