held up in touch pushed along approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, weakened approaching last
tracked leader, led approaching last, ridden clear and edged left run-in, driven out
towards rear,weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
in rear, headway 3rd, not fluent next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, lost place 5th, soon outpaced, kept on from last, no impression
led and keen, headed approaching last, soon ridden, kept on same pace
ACCORDINGTOTHEBOSS caught the eye on his hurdling bow and is nominated here ahead of Lackamon, Patriot and Gulf President. The last-named would go close if repeating his narrow second to Blue Eyed Eloise at Plumpton a fortnight ago but there are some potential improvers in here making it a better race. One such improver could be the selection who got into fourth place at Perth last month entirely through his own ability. The step up in trip should suit and with the yard in good form a bold bid is expected. Lackamon is a course winner and this former Irish point-to-pointer is not to be ignored on this hurdling bow for a yard that normally have their jumpers well schooled. Patriot is rated 105 and he has been in consistent form over timber this year in a busy period, Sambelucky will be handicapped after this run, whilst Symphonica rates as more of a danger. Gordon Elliott's mare is no superstar but the yard has done really well with raids to these shores and this Definite Article mare is proven on good ground. With AP McCoy booked for the ride a big run is anticipated.
Accordingtotheboss (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4 out, kept on from 2 out, 4th of 14, 24l behind Ciceron (11-7) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Lackamon 9-2 (11-4) Tracked leader, led over 8f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Hexham 2m mdn NH flat (6) sft in Mar beating Sunnyside (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Patriot (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, headway 2 out, soon challenged, led on long run to last, headed before last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Solway Sam (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Sambelucky (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Mid-division, outpaced before 2 out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 43l behind Thyne For Deploy (10-13) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Modestine 150-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, hampered 4th, mistake 6th, struggling 8th, tailed off, 7th of 15, well behind Chester Lad (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Nearly Sunday 100-1 (10-1) Not fluent in rear, struggling 5th, never dangerous, 9th of 14, well behind Soft Spoken Guy (11-5) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Symphonica (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Prominent and took keen hold, 2nd halfway, driven along in straight and still every chance at last, no extra run-in, 5th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Guzzle An Go (11-12) at Clonmel 2m mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Gulf President 3-1fav (10-10) Held up in mid-division, chased leaders after 5th, led next, strongly challenged 2 out, hard ridden and headed last strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Blue Eyed Eloise (10-7) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf.
Apres Moi 40-1 (10-7) With leader, weakened from 8th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Nulato (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr, 13 ran.
