tracked leaders until pushed along and lost place halfway, no danger after
chased leaders, pushed along and ran green 5f out, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, pushed out
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, headway to lead after 5f, headed halfway, outpaced over 4f out, kept on one pace final 2f
towards rear, outpaced 5f out, kept on one pace final 2f
soon led, headed after 5f, remained prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led halfway, headed over 2f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, never dangerous
A bumper rounds off the card and as usual in these events the market will be all important but the principals look to be Great Grimsby, Alto Stratus and Vodkova King and the vote is given to Great Grimsby. The selection was unlucky in running when third behind Wychwoods Legend last time out. He looks sure to improve again and with this stiffer track looking sure to suit he looks the one to be on. Alto Stratus rates the main danger as he hails from a yard that has a good record in this sphere he was a goes sixth on his debut behind The Hairy Mutt. He looks sure to improve and should be watched in the market. Vodkova King is another worthy of respect as he is a Snurge gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Maryscross. Ben Tirran was a fair fourth on his debut behind Option Money and is another that could improve but he is bred to be suited by further in time and with this in mind for the winner we return to Great Grimsby.
Ben Tirran 12-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, driven along 6f out, one pace final 3f, 4th of 13, 10l behind Option Money (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
Corkage (IRE) Second Empire gelding out of Maslam.
Dark Gentleman Rock City gelding, half-brother to bumper and hurdles winner King Daniel.
First Stop 100-1 (10-3) Mid-division, weakened halfway, 10th of 14, well behind Nodforms Paula (10-10) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Great Grimsby (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Chased clear leader after 2f, not clear run 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Wychwoods Legend (10-0) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gf in Sept.
Lucius Rufo (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Close up, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 20l behind Indian Storm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
The Masters Lesson Minster Son gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Vodkova King (IRE) Snurge gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Maryscross.
Alto Stratus 15-2 (10-4) Pulled hard in touch, under pressure over 5f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 30l behind The Hairy Mutt (11-0) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) gd in Sept.
Fun To Dream Primitive Rising mare, half-sister to winning jumper Chilling Place.
Hooky's Hope 33-1 (9-11) Prominent until ridden and weakened from halfway, 10th of 11, well behind Mr Multifix (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Lady Delilah Missed Flight filly out of a moderate pointer.
Miss Portside 100-1 (10-4) Pulled hard, saddle slipped and soon pulled up in race won by Mums Chatterbox (10-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Sept, 11 ran.
King Fu 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 5f out, slipped and fell in race won by Kilcannon Supreme (11-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Jun, 9 ran.
