held up in touch, reminders and outpaced after 2 out, rallied on long run in, led bypassing omitted last, ran on well
held up in touch, hit 7th, led after 2 out, left clear bend on long run in, ridden and headed bypassing omitted last, no extra
chased leader, led 3rd, headed after 2 out, soon outpaced, left 2nd bend on long run in, ridden and every chance bypassing omitted last, not quicken
always in rear, lost touch from 8th, tailed off
held up, headway 3rd, every chance last, close 2nd when bumped and slipped up bend on long run in
took keen hold, led to 3rd, not fluent and reminder 4th, lost 2nd 8th, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
Angel Of The North is sure to be popular for Dan Skelton but made pretty hard work of landing a Stratford seller and this is tougher, although Gina Andrews is an excellent booking. Presenting Streak and Houseparty return from absences and are probably best watched whereas COTTONVALE has only succumbed in photo finishes on both starts this season and this might just be the day he finally sheds his maiden tag under Rules at the 28th time of asking. Course and distance winner, the consistent Lee Side Lady, looks a threat under Becky Smith whilst Bantiss Jack cannot be discounted after a sound first run for Olly Murphy at Market Rasen this month.
Cottonvale (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) In touch main group, close up after 6th, ridden after 3 out, rallied and every chance on inside after last, stayed on to lead briefly towards finish, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Sandy Boy (11-9) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Bantiss Jack (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Held up in rear, headway when hampered 3 out, chased winner 2 out, no impression flat, kept on, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Safe Home (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Lee Side Lady (IRE) 11-4 (10-4) Led until 1st, chased leaders, lost place 7th, 4th and no impression when left 2nd 3 out, unable to trouble winner after, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Annie Angel (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Presenting Streak (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, reminder after 4th, switched inside after 3 out, one pace when hung left from next, ridden and kept on flat, never on terms, 4th of 6, 12 3/4l behind Remember The Days (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Angel Of The North (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, effort and went 2nd after 2 out, led flat, held on, won at Stratford 2m (5) gd in May beating Cold Fusion (10-10) by nk, 7 ran.
Houseparty 6-1 (10-0) Chased clear pair to 8th, soon outpaced, no danger after, weakened 2 out, 5th of 9, 31 1/4l behind Spiritofchartwell (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
