mid-division, headway and in touch halfway, driven and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
mid-division when lost action and pulled up after 6f
held up, headway 4f out, challenged going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish
in touch, headway over 4f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, lost pace over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, led 3f out, headed 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
By the use of claimer Harry Haynes, trainer James Ewart looks to have given BISHOPS HEIR the potential to land a second bumper despite his penalty, while Papa Caruso, Montoya's Son and Western Sahara can all go well. The selection took a similar Newcastle contest in fine style back in January and went close to following up under the extra 7lbs next time. This will be his last run in this sphere before a switch to hurdles and provided he acts on good ground first time he looks too strong for them. Papa Caruso showed up well when runner-up at Bangor last time on good ground. He should be able to build on that today and is respected. Mick Easterby's Western Sahara stayed on when it was a little too late on his Kelso debut last weekend and should be much better for the experience, so check out the market for stable confidence. Altan Khan is another worth a check in the betting, coming from a yard that has a good record in bumpers, while Montoya's Son is another who fits that profile and made a quiet Perth debut in the spring, from which he should benefit today. One for the notebook, but Bishops Heir can put his superior experience to good use with another win.
Altan Khan Kayf Tara gelding out of Anabranch.
Boston Lad (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Held up mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 9, 25l behind Now This Is It (11-1) at Perth 2m cond NH flat (6) gf in May.
Catching Pigeons (IRE) Lord Of Appeal gelding out of Blackhill Lass.
Green Grenello Presidium gelding out of Glenvally.
Highway Nineteen (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, well behind Lightening Rod (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Jamaica Man (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, 12th halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 9th of 18, 18l behind He'llberemembered (11-7) at Navan 2m N H flat gf in Sep.
Montoya's Son (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 6f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon no impression, 3rd of 9, 16l behind General Miller (11-6) at Perth 2m NH flat (4) gd in Apr.
Papa Caruso 33-1 (10-13) Led early, tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on well entering final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Fiveways (11-9) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
The Mingler (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened over 4f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind Seraglio (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Aug.
Vintage Rally (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 11l behind Mrs Bukay (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Western Sahara (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on, never near leaders, 4th of 9, 19l behind Monogram (11-0) at Kelso 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Bishops Heir 5-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led over 6f out, headed over 4f out, stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Ceasar's Return (10-10) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) gs in Mar.
Zero Six Zoo (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 22l behind Alvarado (10-10) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gf in Mar.
