chased leaders, led after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, challenged last, rider dropped whip run-in, led towards finish
always behind
midfield, lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
in touch, outpaced 3 out, beaten when brought down next
led to 3rd, challenged after 3 out until weakened between last two
held up in rear, headway 7th, led approaching last, headed towards finish, no extra
fell 1st
tracked leader, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, close 5th when fell 2 out
Mooramana, Agnese and Casterflo look the three to concentrate on in this handicap hurdle and the confident vote is given to Mooramana. The selection was a good second behind Bishop's Bridge last time out. That form has since been franked and off what looks a fair mark he will be hard to beat. Agnese rates the main danger on his latest second behind Ding Dong Bell but he gave the impression he would be suited by a longer triop so the drop in trip has to be a concern. Casterflo is another worthy of respect on his latest third behind Parisian Gale but he looks to have plenty of weight for what he has actually achived. Of the remainder Nod Ya Head has dropped to a handy mark and is another to note in the market but for the winner we return to Mooramana who has every thing in his favour.
Mooramana 11-4 (11-0) Prominent, joined leader 6th, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace under pressure, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Bishop's Bridge (11-7) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (E) gf in May.
Ben Britten 11-2 (10-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 42l behind Silver Jack (10-5) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) hvy in Dec.
Loi de Martiale (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 7th, outpaced approaching 2 out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Ding Dong Belle (10-3) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Agnese 5-2fav (10-12) With leader, led 5th, headed last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Ding Dong Belle (10-3) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Nod Ya Head 33-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden and mistake 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 16, 13l behind Marlborough Sound (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn hdl (E) gd in May.
Roadworthy (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Led, headed approaching 5th, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 13l behind Faraway Echo (10-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (G) hvy in May.
Casterflo 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 2 out to chase leaders, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Parisienne Gale (10-6) at Perth 2m mrs hcp hdl (F) hvy.
Noras Legacy (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Faraway Echo (10-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (G) hvy in May.
