mid-division, headway 3rd, outpaced when mistake 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 4th, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place 3rd, soon behind
held up, headway and in touch halfway, weakening when blundered 3 out, never on terms
made all, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, chased winner next, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out
in touch, lost place 4th, soon behind
held up, chased leaders 3rd, weakened 3 out
mid-division, chased winner before 3 out to next, kept on same pace
behind, effort 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next
chased winner to before 3 out, weakened next
The Easterby pair could fight out the finish here and we just prefer Wolds Way ahead of Lambrini Legend, Digital Media may do best of the others. The selection, trained by Tim landed a bumper first time out last season and is steadily getting the hang of hurdling. His recent third to Neptune Jolly was an improved effort and with more progression likely he looks the best option. Mick Easterby's Lambrini Legend was an excellent fourth behind the smart Accordello on his hurdles debut but hasn't really progressed since. However this is his easiest task to date and he should be involved in the finish. Digital Media looks the pick of the two Howard Johnson runners, although he does need to find improvement from what he has shown so far. Stable companion North Island and Henbeck Lady may also be chasing the places, but our idea of the winner is Wolds Way.
Apocalozzo (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, led 4th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 40l behind Top Dressing (11-2) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Astorvale (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Led, headed halfway, remained prominent, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 11, well behind Harry Wood (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Cumbo Kid (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, lost place 5th, never dangerous, 8th of 13, well behind Neptune Joly (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Digital Media (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Led to 2nd, chased winner between last 2, soon weakened, 5th of 10, well behind Bedlam Boy (11-3) at Hexham 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
King Mak 200-1 (11-0) Held up, headway when not fluent 6th, weakened from 4 out, 11th of 18, well behind Reel Charmer (10-10) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Lambrini Legend (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 18, 24l behind Rebel Raider (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
North Island (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Always behind, struggling from halfway, 12th of 16, well behind Sir Boreas Hawk (11-4) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Rash Promise (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, 12th of 17, 43l behind Cedrus Libani (11-11) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Skullduggery 100-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 36l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-9) at Catterick 2m nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Wolds Way 7-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway 3 out, effort next, kept on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Neptune Joly (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Dunsemore 20-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, led after 1st, headed 3 out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, well behind Rasharrow (10-12) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (E) gs in Oct '05.
Henbeck Lady (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden 7f out, plugged on, 4th of 10, 42l behind Lady Bernie (11-2) at Towcester 2m mrs nhf (5) hvy in Feb.
Intense Suspense (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Held up, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 32l behind Theatrical Moment (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Sol Run (FR) 50-1 (10-9) Prominent and raced keen, ridden 2 out, weakened last, 6th of 11, 12l behind English City (10-12) at Kelso 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Theatre Rights (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leader, weakened and pulled up 5 out in race won by Skippers Brig (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec, 11 ran.
