held up, not fluent 6th, went 3rd after 7th, jumped left 3 out, switched left before challenging 2 out, led flat, stayed on
led until not fluent 2nd, led 3rd, hit 2 out, pressed 2 out, headed flat, no impression towards finish
with leader, led 2nd, headed next, jumped left and not fluent 7th, soon ridden and last, weakened from 3 out
not always fluent, chased leaders, went 2nd from 7th until 2 out, 3rd and no impression flat
Noonie is the only one with hurdling experience and she’s placed twice. Strong Belle didn’t win in four runs in bumpers but she hails from an in-form yard, though KAY TARA TARA is preferred. Alan King’s mare was thought good enough to run in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April and she’s bred for jumping. Lean On Me has won a point so should have no problem lasting home.
Kay Tara Tara 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 20, dist behind Dysart Enos (11-2) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Strong Belle 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Miss Applejack (10-10) at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in May.
Lean On Me (IRE) 11-10 (10-11) Disp ld 3-13; led app last; pushed out, won at Vauterhill 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in May beating Hallowed Rose (11-7) by 5l, 4 ran.
Noonie 15-2 (11-3) Held up rear of mid-division, not fluent 4th, not much room when not fluent 5th, headway after 6th, went 2nd briefly 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 9, 32 1/4l behind Green Or Black (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
