tracked leader, went 2nd before 2 out, weakened before last
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, lost place 3 out and outpaced, kept on in 3rd before last
held up towards rear, went 4th before 2 out, went 3rd before 2 out, chased winner before last, kept on
made all, clear before last, kept on well
in rear, headway before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up
tracked leaders, lost place 4 out
Hunters Belt makes a quick reappearance after finishing third at Kelso on Sunday but did win off a higher mark at Kelso in the spring and Ben Stephens takes off 10lb, though he was behind Walser here previously. Mrs Grass won under Diarmuid O'Regan here last month but has to carry 11lb more than her allotted weight, which won't be easy. The three-year-old DEEP RESOLVE made short work of seven rivals in a maiden hurdle here three weeks ago. He should have plenty more to offer and can take this step up in class in his stride.
Mohawk Ridge 10-1 (10-7) Led, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 22l behind Vasco Du Ronceray (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Nov.
Hunters Belt (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Teo Vivo (11-9) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft.
Walser (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) Held up mid-division, chsed leaders before 2 out, chased winner before last, no impression, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Tikkandemickey (11-5) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Nov.
Deep Resolve (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Made all, clear after 2 out, easily, won at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov beating Hatton Springs (10-2) by 13l, 8 ran.
Tennessee Bird 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, driven 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, never on terms, 4th of 12, 11l behind Ergo Sum (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Nov.
Mrs Grass 7-1 (9-11) Led, hit 4 out, heded 3 out, went poor 3rd 2 out, never dangerous, 3rd of 10, 34l behind Dun To Perfection (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Nov.
