behind when refused 2nd
towards rear, never dangerous
behind, struggling 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before last
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden and effort, no extra approaching last
prominent, led after 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra under pressure
mid-division, weakened 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before last
towards rear, struggling from halfway
led to 2nd, remained in touch until after 4th, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, headed towards finish, no extra
towards rear, headway 3 out, pushed along next, stayed on strongly run-in to lead near finish
towards rear, pushed along 2 out, no impression
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2
towards rear, headway under pressure approaching 2 out, no further progress
mid-division, struggling from 3 out
tracked leader, led 2nd, headed after 2 out, no extra approaching last
soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
Westmorland is only a tentative selection in a modest contest, with Lazy Lena and Sticky End also respected. Another to bear in mind is Named At Dinner, who went close in a similar contest here last month. A market move would be interesting. Lucinda Russell's charge has a shocking strike-rate of just one victory from 46 previous starts, though. So he is not one to be going overboard with. Neither is Sticky End - despite being one of the least exposed runners in the field. His form has been modest so far and he needs to conclusively prove himself over the trip. It is interesting the gelding is dropped to this grade for his handicap debut, so cannot confidently be ruled out. Lazy Lena showed some promise when third at Uttoxeter on his latest outing - a repeat of which would see her go close in this company. That said, she is not noted for consistency, so needs to better her recent profile. Admittedly Westmorland has been expensive to follow and is on a long losing run, stretching back to May 2002. However, the James Moffat-trained gelding acts well at this track and, as he looks set to encounter his ideal conditions, it is not unfeasible for him to bounce back in this company.
Sticky End 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear, pushed along 3 out, ridden and kept on one pace from next, 4th of 10, 11l behind Bouncing King (11-7) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Frankincense (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, challenged 6th, led 3 out to before next, no impression approaching last, 4th of 15, 13l behind Big Wheel (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hcp hdl (5) gf.
Ballyboe Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Led, soon clear, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 20l behind Michaels Dream (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Star Trooper (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders until weakened 3 out, 9th of 18, 25l behind Balakar (11-11) at Perth 2m hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
Westmorland (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 8th, hit next, one pace, 4th of 9, 10l behind Southern Bazaar (9-8) at Cartmel 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Chivvy Charver (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) In touch, reminder 3rd, effort between last 2, mistake last, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Maunby Rocker (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) sft in Nov '05.
Named At Dinner 20-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden and lost place 3 out, kept on one pace from approaching last, 4th of 17, 19l behind Sadler's Cove (10-10) at Hexham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in May.
Lazy Lena (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up, headway under pressure after 11th, hampered 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Go Classic (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
