chased leaders, led on bit 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, found nil
held up, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, ran on well
led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over final furlong
in touch, lost place 6f out, rallied from 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders until 9f out, tailed off over 5f out, pulled up 3f out
held up, headway 6f out, ridden over 4f out, one pace from 2f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these types of events the market will be all important but the principals look to be Ballybough Jack, Dare Too Dream and Double Law and the narrow vote is given to Ballybough Jack. The selection was a fair second behind Noland last time out that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and he will be hard to beat under conditions that suit. Dare Too Dream rates the main danger on his latest second behind Mister Quasimodo but he found very little off the bridle on that occasion and for that reason he is opposed. Double Law was behind the selection last time but that was his first ever run and he is sure to improve so he has definite place claims. Campaign Charlie was a good second on his debut and is another that is sure to improve. Of the remainder Highland Chief is another that ran with promise on his debut and hails from a yard that does well in this sphere so should be noted in the market but in a race that throws up more questions than answers for the winner we return to Ballybough Jack.
Ballybough Jack (IRE) 8-1 Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Noland at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gs in Mar.
Dare Too Dream 11-4fav Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and led over 3f out, headed 2f out and weakened quickly, finished tired, 2nd of 14, 29l behind Mister Quasimodo at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Double Law 25-1 Chased leaders, led well over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 9l behind Noland at Wincanton 2m nhf (H) gs in Mar.
Ackhurst (IRE) 8-1 2nd of 13, 10l behind Fighting Chance at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Jan.
Campaign Charlie 10-3 Always prominent, effort over 1f out, soon every chance, not quicken close home, 2nd of 5, shd behind Liathriodisneachta at Huntingdon 2m nhf (H) sft in Mar.
Highland Chief (IRE) 4th of 9, 5l behind Joaaci at Knockanard 3m mdn stk gs in Feb.
Oscatello (USA) 33-1 Towards rear, steady headway halfway, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Oscar Park at Windsor 2m nhf (H) sft in Nov.
She's No Muppet 12-1 Mid-division, effort under pressure 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 18, 24l behind Funny Times at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (A) gs in Mar.
