mid-division, ridden after 8th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leader, led 8th, ridden, headed approaching 3 out, weakening when hit 2 out
chased leaders to approaching 8th
held up, headway approaching 8th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed, blundered 2 out, one pace
held up, keen, headway 8th, led 2 out, clear last, very easily
led to 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 7th, every chance 3 out, ridden, one pace from 2 out
chased leaders to 8th
always behind
Bay Hawk can give weight away all round, with Tyup Pompey, Antigiotto and The Sneakster all worth a mention. Bay Hawk has been going the right way over hurdles, reaching the frame on each of his last two starts, at Fontwell and Exeter, and sandwiched in between, he was down the field in a Flat race for jump jockeys at Ascot. His latest effort was most encouraging, and this easier track should help Brendan Powell's charge to open his account. Tyup Pompey was well held at Hereford last time, but that was his first outing since May so he should improve, while Antigiotto has the services of the capable Liam Heard, but not much more to recommend him. The Sneakster has bits and pieces of placed form to his name so has very minor claims as well, but Bay Hawk has more to offer at the age of four, and can put his older rivals in the shade.
Bay Hawk 11-4 (10-2) Held up in touch, mistake 5th, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance last, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Grave Doubts (11-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf.
Antigiotto (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 15, 15l behind Optimum (9-9) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Tyup Pompey (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) In touch, chased winner approaching 8th, weakened after 2 out, 2nd of 8, 17l behind Absolutelythebest (11-5) at Hereford 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
The Sneakster (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Behind, headway approaching 7th, ridden after next, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Ar Nos Na Gaoithe (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) gf.
Plough Maite 14-1 (10-12) Slowly away, soon tailed off and pulled up at the 4th in race won by Dream Witness (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (5) gf in Sept, 14 ran.
Lordington Lad 11-1 (10-7) Towards rear, shortlived effort after 3 out, 8th of 11, 44l behind Madiba (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Sept.
Gappersonneldotcom (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, 6th of 10, 27l behind Red Scally (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
PonchaTrain (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 12, 32l behind Square Mile (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (E) gd in Oct '05.
