mid-division, closed up behind leaders after 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly 2 out, kept on, ridden run-in and forged away
close up, disputed lead after 8th, led next, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
towards rear, pushed along after 8th, in rear and reminders 4 out, soon lost touch, pulled up before 2 out
in rear, in touch, ridden and went 3rd after 2 out, stayed on, hung left run-in and no impression
tracked leaders, pushed along before 2 out, chased winner approaching last, ridden and no extra run-in
chased leaders, prominent after 3rd, hit 9th, pushed along home turn, ridden and beaten after 2 out
soon led at modest pace, mistake 3rd, joined after 8th, headed and remained handy next, still in contention when fell 2 out
RAE DES CHAMPS has delivered a couple of solid efforts since her return from a break and her latest run suggested that stepping up to this new trip will prove within her range. The Blame Game hasn't been seen since scoring at Sedgefield in February but that form has worked out well and Brian Hughes again takes the ride. Sputnik is consistent but this is his first venture back over hurdles since December 2021. Lissen To The Lady has gone well here in the past but both of her wins this year came at Hexham on heavy ground.
Rae Des Champs (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) In rear, cajoled along early, ridden before 2 out, went 4th approaching last, kept on, never placed to challenge, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Thatbeatsbanagher (11-13) at Newcastle 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Lissen To The Lady (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along before 2 out, soon dropped away, 6th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Hashtag Boum (11-7) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
The Blame Game (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Chased leaders on inside, lost place 6th, closed 3 out, challenged from 2 out, led before last, driven out, won at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gd in Feb beating Thatbeatsbanagher (12-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Maura Jeanne 18-1 (11-6) In rear, pushed along off pace home turn, strong late headway in 5th, 5th of 11, 6 3/4l behind You Some Boy (12-0) at Ayr 3m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Sputnik (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Chased leaders out wide, pushed along before 2 out (normal 3 out), kept on run-in, went 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Born Famous (11-12) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Sir Apollo (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Unseated rider 1st, at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Placedela Concorde 80-1 (10-2) Disputed lead, headed after 3rd, ridden and lost position 3 out, 8th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Trebizond (12-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
