tracked leader and keen, ran wide on stable bend and dropped rear, ridden to challenge over 3f out, chased winner from over 2f out, one pace and no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd after stable bend, left in lead over 2f out, kept on well, easily
led, ridden over 3f out, ran out on wrong side of rails over 2f out
The Playful Priest was very disappointing when favourite for his racecourse debut at Hereford, weakening quickly once coming off the bridle. He might do better with that run under his belt but OSCAR SUNSET sets a decent standard on his second at Ffos Las in March and can make a winning reappearance. Evan Williams also runs newcomer Billy Blade, while Hold The Fort has already finished fourth at Uttoxeter and Newton Abbot though more is needed here.
Lieutenant Dan (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, no impression over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 10, 10l behind Strongly Suggested (11-0) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Oscar Sunset (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway over 6f out, chased leaders over 4f out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd final 100 yards, never reached winner, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Hard To Swallow (11-3) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
The Playful Priest (IRE) 6-5fav (11-0) Prominent, took keen hold, went 2nd 8f out until over 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 5th of 8, 47l behind Dj Milan (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Aug.
Billy Blade Generous gelding out of Lady Blade.
Hold The Fort (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along 7f out, never on terms with leaders, 4th of 11, 29l behind Johns Spirit (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Aug.
Storm Alert Karinga Bay gelding out of Rash-gale.
