pulled hard, not fluent 1st, always behind
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, 3rd before 2 out, weakened flat
always towards rear, ridden and struggling 3 out, plugged on from next
took keen hold, held up and always behind
keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 3 out
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, rallied from 2 out, strong run on outside after last, led final 150 yards, won going away
tracked leader, ridden before 2 out, no impression last, found nil
led at steady pace, ridden before 2 out, kept on until headed and not pace of winner final 150 yards
mid-division, ridden before 2 out, weakened and hit 2 out
AL QEDDAAF has a clear chance of opening his account although any market confidence behind Im Ova Ere Dad or King's Icon would clearly be of interest given their connections. The selection hasn't lived up to expectations over hurdles but he's made the frame twice in his five starts and has bumped into some useful prospects along the way. It will be surprising if there's another smart prospect lining up in this field and he should take all the beating. Im Ova Ere Dad didn't shine on his first run over hurdles but he's been in good form on the Flat of late and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of his chance and those of another who has been plying his trade on the level in King's Icon. Rubipresent should be a player having stepped up considerably on his debut at Perth last time whilst better ground may help to show Sphere in a better light but she does need to improve in order to live with Al Qeddaaff.
Driving Seat 66-1 (11-2) Held up, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, 37l behind Ackertac (10-11) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Nov.
Earl Grez (FR) 200-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, reminders and lost place 5th, soon behind, pulled up after next, in a race won by Love of Tara (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Apr, 12 ran.
Fulofanoyance 33-1 (10-11) In rear, pushed along halfway, never a factor, 7th of 14, 45l behind Our Mick (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always in rear, 12th of 14, well behind Prince Ary (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec '06.
King's Icon (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Danderek (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr (flat).
Magnushomesdotcom (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up, reminders after 4th, never on terms, 11th of 14, well behind Hollins (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Minnis Bay (CAN) 14-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, effort 4th, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Rubipresent (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) In touch, headway 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Solway Sam (11-0) at Perth 2m NH mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Al Qeddaaf (IRE) 4-7fav (10-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd approaching 2 out, challenged last, every chance 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Saveiro (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Favours Brave 11-1 (10-7) Held up behind, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 9, 31l behind Gilbarry (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
James Junior 80-1 (10-7) In rear, fell 3 out, in a race won by Brandy Butter (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Apr, 6 ran.
Sphere (IRE) 15-2 (10-7) Held up in touch, chased leaders from 3 out, hit 2 out, one pace, 5th of 11, 10l behind Total Submission (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Hooked On Line (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) In rear, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Chief Bucaneer (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Tofta Tilly 80-1 (9-12) Held up and keen, went poor 3rd approaching 2 out, never dangerous, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Sacrilege (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
