SIRKEEL is taken to get his head in front at the third attempt this season with both Stick Together and Going Wrong worth noting. The selection has come close to success on both outings this season. He was a big outsider on his first run and just failed to last home when stepped up in trip at Ayr last time out. He runs back at the minimum here but the stiff track will compensate for that and if recapturing his best he will be difficult to oppose. Stick Together wears cheek pieces for the first time after showing consistent form in similar races this season. She ran well enough when finishing fourth of sixteen at Newcastle on her most recent outing and if the head gear sparks a little more enthusiasm into her blood then she is sure to be in the shake up once again. Going Wrong is only lightly raced and has shown promise on both his hurdle runs to date. He seems to be improving and any market moves should be noted, however for the winner we return to Sirkeel.
Bayfirth (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Held up, headway approaching 6th, chased leaders approaching next, weakened approaching last, 7th of 13, 29l behind Whatdoidowiththat (10-9) at Catterick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Carrick Star (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Always behind, 11th of 21, 48l behind Kangaroo Court (10-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Finbin (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) 2nd of 10, 20l behind Chance Your Arm (12-0) at Lemonfield 3m ire ptp gs in Mar.
Finlay's Footsteps 9-4fav (10-7) In touch, reminders and lost place after 4th, soon behind, kept on same pace from 2 out, never nearer, 5th of 11, 30l behind General Alarm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Apr.
Going Wrong 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along after 7th, behind from next, 5th of 11, 20l behind Star Lord (11-5) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Minus Three (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 5f out, 11th of 19, well behind Dont Panic (11-4) at Down Royal 2m nhf sft in Dec.
Of Course (FR) 50-1 (10-8) Close up on outside, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching next, 4th of 16, well behind Glenary (9-11) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Nov.
Parkett Hill 6-1 (12-0) Held up & bhnd; stdy prog 14; wknd aft nxt, 4th of 13, 20l behind Gooner (12-0) at Tranwell 3m ptp gd in Apr '06.
Sirkeel (FR) 10-3 (11-6) With leader, challenged 3 out, kept on and every chance until edged left and no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Lie Forrit (11-1) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft.
Henbeck Lady (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) Held up, pushed along after 7th, weakened 8th, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Gypsy George (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Newgate Suds 11-1 (10-0) In touch, weakened approaching 9th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Saucy Bingo (11-9) at Newcastle 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) hvy in Apr, 14 ran.
Stick Together 4-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, 4th of 16, 7l behind River Shanakill (10-10) at Newcastle 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
