tracked leaders, hampered 2nd, ridden and lost place approaching 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
raced keenly, held up behind, kept on from 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division, outpaced 2 out, never on terms
in touch, headway to lead 3 out, 2 lengths clear when not fluent last, ridden and edged left flat, held on towards finish
mid-division, reminders 5th, outpaced 2 out, 5th and beaten when blundered last
always behind
behind, ridden and headway 2 out, stayed on to go moderate 3rd after last, no chance with leading pair
tracked leaders, lost place 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened 2 out
chased leader, jumped right 2nd, ridden and lost place approaching 3 out, soon weakened
led, headed 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, lost place next, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner after next, 2 lengths down and ridden when not fluent last, kept on flat, held up towards finish
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, lost place 2 out, soon weakened
Withdrawn
A big field and nothing leaps out in a competitive heat; narrow preference is for BALLINGADDY ahead of Manjam and the potentially well-handicapped Hiddensee. Alan King's gelding makes his seasonal reappearance this afternoon and this former point-to-pointer is expected to improve this year as he gains experience. The soft ground today shouldn't work against him and although the stable's runners have tended to need a run, this mark of 95 just looks too tempting to pass up. Giles Hawkins is attracting plenty of praise at the moment and he takes the ride again on Manjam who steps up in trip but escapes a penalty. Autumn Harvest's best runs on the flat would suggest that he is up to defying this mark of 96 on his handicap debut over hurdles. Noble Future needs a market check on his first start for 592 days; he has no problem with soft ground and is not one to take lightly. Free To Air has been given a chance by the handicapper, Saint Espiegle has a good young jockey onboard for this return to action, whilst the step up in tip should suit Gunnasayso. Talimos disappointed on his latest start at Exeter but if he handles this ground then he is of interest dropped in trip, whilst so is Hiddensee who represents a shrewd yard and a gambling owner and any market move should be picked up on. Not a race that will take much winning and it is Ballingaddy who can prosper.
Noble Future 11-8fav (11-0) In touch, headway to chase leader 6th, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, chased winner after, one pace when lost 2nd on post, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Mon Chevalier (10-9) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Apr '08.
Autumn Harvest 28-1 (11-1) Led and pulled hard, soon clear, headed after 3f out, weakened next, tired when fell last, in a race won by Ikorodu Road (11-1) at Southwell 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Ballingaddy (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind Heir To Be (11-11) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Manjam (IRE) 13-8fav (10-13) Held up in touch, chased winner approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl (4) sft beating Ishismart (11-4) by hd, 7 ran.
Quelclasse (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Led, headed approaching and left in lead 4th, headed 7th, soon lost place, pulled up before last, in a race won by Dot's Delight (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f cond nov hdl 4yo+ (4) gs, 15 ran.
Free To Air 33-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, ridden 6th, soon lost place, 11th of 16, well behind Wise Men Say (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Gunnasayso 25-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, led briefly approaching 4 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 6th of 10, 14l behind Mae Cigan (11-9) at Chepstow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Saint Espiegle (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Tailed off from 3rd, 10th of 12, well behind Freddy's Star (11-3) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Rustler 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, behind 6th, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind William's Wishes (10-13) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Talimos (IRE) 15-8fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, led approaching 6th, headed approaching 8th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, last of 6, well behind Carey's Road (11-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Dance Hall Diva 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 17, well behind Dew Drop Inn (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gd.
Lansdowne Princess 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway halfway, soon tracking leaders, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 11l behind Lucky Pearl (9-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Hiddensee (USA) 100-1 (10-12) Lost touch after 5th, pulled up after 8th, in a race won by Inchidaly Rock (11-5) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 8 ran.
Freila Shawley (IRE) 250-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, effort 3 out no impression, 11th of 15, 43l behind Asturienne (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Nathan Dee 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 4th, 6th of 10, 19l behind Laconicos (10-5) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.