tracked leaders, ridden before last, kept on run in, never reach leaders
towards rear, not fluent 3 out, asked for effort 2 out, no impression soon after
mid-division, ridden before 2 out, detached soon after
mid-division, asked for effort before last, never involved
chased leaders, not fluent 1st, ridden 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last
led, headed 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace run in
close up, led 3 out, going easily before last, asked for effort run in, kept on
Drumconnor Lad was a surprise winner back over hurdles here last month but runner-up FOR THREE is 2lb better off and there is a good chance that James Ewart’s charge will turn the tables on the top weight. Palm Beach has recorded a first and a second at Carlisle since joining John Dixon but faces no easy task back in a handicap while Bucko's Boy has rather lost his way over the last 12 months. Applaus is starting to look a light of former days but could help force the pace.
Drumconnor Lad (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Made all, shaken up approaching final hurdle, soon ridden, kept on well flat, driven out, won at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr beating For Three (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Antey (GER) 150-1 (10-13) In rear, mistake 1st, pushed along before 4th, soon well behind, pulled up before 3 out, at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Palm Beach (IRE) Evens (11-12) Prominent, ridden and pressed leader 2 out, outpaced approaching last, plugged on flat, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Super Survivor (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gd in Apr.
For Three (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, travelled strongly, shaken up and ridden when briefly short of room approaching final flight, stayed on strongly flat, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Drumconnor Lad (11-12) at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Applaus (GER) 16-1 (11-12) Led, headed after 3rd, ridden to press leader 2 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, weakened last, 5th of 10, 10 1/4l behind The Raven's Return (11-3) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Bucko's Boy 11-2 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 8, 25l behind Tango Tara (11-10) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Frightened Rabbit (USA) 16-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, losing place before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
