always prominent, led over 6f out, strongly challenged from over 2f out, hung left final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, some moderate headway over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, headway over 3f out, kept on nearest finish
prominent, struggling 8th, soon beaten
tracked leaders until weakened over 7f out
held up in touch, weakened before halfway
soon led, headed over 6f out, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, tailed off halfway, virtually pulled up from 6f out
held up, headway halfway, every chance from over 2f out, held when hampered inside final furlong, no extra
behind, tailed off halfway, virtually pulled up from 6f out
held up, never dangerous
behind, tailed off halfway, virtually pulled up from 6f out
Its Teescomponents is the tentative ahead of Sound Accord and Ashwell Lad. Its Teescomponents is from a yard that are in form at present and as a close relation to a number of hurdling winners, our confidence in Keith Reveley's charge would be bolstered by any support in the betting ring. Sound Accord is a half-brother to River City and does have the benefit of two previous starts. It is difficult to win races of this nature with a penalty so improvement would need to have been gleaned over the course of the summer. Ashwell Lad looked to have built on his debut effort at Plumpton although the form of his stable is hardly a recommendation under the circumstances. Calsu Caldera was easy to back at Ascot but could be a different proposition around here. Jolibob showed well for a long way at Wetherby and cannot be discounted. Fermat was an expensive purchase at the sales and is related to three mile chasers so anything achieved today will be a bonus. By George is noted in the market. A difficult race to assess without the betting as a guide and Its Teescomponents is offered the tentative vote.
Sound Accord (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Always mid-division, nudged along from halfway, 6th of 12, 12l behind Carlitos (10-7) at Sandown 2m nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Ashwell Lad (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Behind, headway over7f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Johnny Bissett (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Brahms And Mist (FR) 33-1 (11-1) Held up, under pressure 7f out, soon struggling in rear, 11th of 13, 31l behind Deep Reflection (11-11) at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Nov.
By George (IRE) New Frontier gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Calusa Caldera (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, driven along 5f out, one pace final 2f, 7th of 9, 15l behind Wizard of Odds (11-0) at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gf in Oct.
Fermat (FR) Great Palm gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Grey Kite 125-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, last of 17, well behind Sir Jimmy Shand (10-13) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (6) gd in Mar.
It May Be War Tulwar gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Maybeseven.
Jolibob (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, chased leaders over 4f out, no impression after, 6th of 13, 24l behind Digital Media (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Little Alf 50-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ran wide approaching straight, soon beaten, 13th of 15, well behind Wise Men Say (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Quay Meadow (IRE) Alderbrook gelding, half-brother to winners up to 6f, over jumps and in bumpers.
Tickford Abbey 4-1 (10-3) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Ballykelly (10-11) at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Mar.
Bally Mayqueen (IRE) Gothland filly, sister to winning hurdler Mossland, half-sister to 6f winner Russian Romeo.
Its Teescomponents (IRE) Saddlers' Hall filly, half-sister to winning hurdler/bumper Windswept Leader and hurdler Pass It On.
Novesia The West mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Tsunami & 1m3f-1m4f winner Fight The Feeling.
Political Dissent 28-1 (10-4) Never a factor, 9th of 12, 41l behind Beau Michel (11-0) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gs in May.
Rusty Slipper Slip Anchor mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
