mid-division when fell heavily 5th
in touch and keen, driven from 7th, kept on same pace
blundered and unseated rider 1st
with leader, ridden 3 out, weakening approaching last
tracked leaders, weakened 6th, pulled up before next
mid-division, driven from 7th, no impression
held up in touch, headway approaching 7th, led after 2 out, clear last, comfortable
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
in rear, pulled up before 9th
mid-division and keen, headway 8th, weakened 3 out
held up, badly hampered 5th, not recover, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, brief effort 10th, pulled up before last
led, quickened up 3 out, headed after 2 out, hard ridden and no impression
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 8th, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway after 8th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden 8th, soon weakened
An opener that is thin on quality and we are going to take a chance on top weight PERFECT LINE to come home in front from Dizzy Future and Particle. The selection represents the in-form Philip Hobbs team, and although he has yet to win and his recent form has not been red hot, it may just be that he needed his most recent outing. The talented Rhys Flint takes the mount and the first-time tongue strap is taken to elicit enough improvement to land the prize. Dizzy Future won an egg and spoon race at Taunton last time over fences and switches back to hurdles here. Fast ground suits and he does stay, so from this mark his chance is very much respected. Particle also has conditions in his favour and is without stamina doubts. He has failed to win in 12 starts under rules but he has made the frame a few times and is capable of doing so again. Heezagrey is not entirely short on ability and does have potential to improve. He stays and acts on the ground and wasn't going badly when unseating last time. The Accordionist has shown little so far but you would not discount significant improvement from David Pipe's charge, though for today we'll chance Perfect Line.
Perfect Line 6-1fav (11-5) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 14, 17l behind Heir To Be (11-11) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Particle (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Led, headed 3 out, one pace, 4th of 15, 10l behind Finbin (10-13) at Newcastle 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar.
Pardon What 20-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 6th, chasing leaders when hit 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on from last, 4th of 17, 2l behind Speedy Directa (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
Marias Rock 40-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, went second 6th until 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 15l behind Gouranga (10-6) at Warwick 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Little Rort (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened after next, 10th of 17, 37l behind Speedy Directa (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
The Accordionist (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) In touch in chasing group, pushed along before 7th, weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out, 5th of 10, 25l behind Sargentos (11-1) at Stratford 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Dizzy Future 4-1 (10-12) Jumped left, tracked leader, led 7th, made rest, drew clear from 2 out, easily, won at Taunton 2m 7f nov stks (4) fm beating Run of Kings (10-12) by 16l, 4 ran.
Cortesia (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, outpaced 9th, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 16, 15l behind Simple Glory (11-11) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Golden Trigger 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by L'acajou (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar, 14 ran.
Kentford Mist 16-1 (10-12) 2 lengths 2nd when fell 7th, in a race won by Marsh Court (11-4) at Warwick 2m 4f mrs nov chs (5yo+) (4) gs in Mar, 4 ran.
Ayurveda 16-1 (10-4) Held up in rear, blundered 5th, reminder 7th, mistake 11th, weakened approaching 13th, behind when pulled up before 15th, in a race won by Marufo (11-12) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd, 11 ran.
Colinette 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 4th and 5th, given reminders, weakened approaching 9th, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Don't Be Bleu (11-7) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Classic Quart (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leader, hit 2nd, lost 2nd before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 8th of 17, 14l behind Wardington Lad (11-7) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Mega Steps (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Blundered 6th, always well in rear, 16th of 17, well behind Heir To Be (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Major Upset (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Never dangerous, 6th of 17, 44l behind Pepito Collonges (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gs in Mar.
Girardii 7-2 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway 3 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Alderman Rose (11-12) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May '07.
Heezagrey (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 7th, in a race won by Fishguard Filly (11-2) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Fredrico 250-1 (10-9) In rear, weakened 4th, hit next, last of 15, well behind Son Of Flicka (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.