A good run in the first from Behindthelines would boost the claims of maiden winner Arctic Vodka but a 7lb rise looks harsh. Tomkevi won at Southwell last month but was then well beaten off today’s mark at Carlisle when eight lengths behind Pistol, who is a pound better off. Man With Van is on a long losing run and is possibly better over fences so this can go to DEDIGOUT (NAP), who has twice gone close over longer trips at Ayr this year and wasn’t beaten far despite finishing last of five at Wetherby on his latest outing.
Arctic Vodka 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd before 2 out, led approaching and dived last, held on gamely, all out, won at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Mar beating Behindthelines (11-4) by nk, 6 ran.
Dedigout (IRE) 5-2fav (10-11) Led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened before last, last of 5, 7 3/4l behind Eminent Poet (11-9) at Wetherby 3m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Tomkevi (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Held up, headway between 3 out/2 out, no impression and hit last, 5th of 9, 29 1/2l behind Apache Jack (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Pistol (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along 4 out, ridden next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 21 1/2l behind Apache Jack (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
War Joey (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 13th of 14, dist behind Our Lucas (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Rinnagree Rosie 11-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 2 out, left modest 3rd last, 3rd of 8, 19 3/4l behind Haul Us In (12-5) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Man With Van (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leader early, soon towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 10 1/2l behind Our Lucas (10-1) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
