held up, headway 8th, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division on inside, lost place 7th, headway 4 out, went 2nd next, led before last, ridden clear flat
chased leaders, lost place 9th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led, 5 lengths clear 3 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra
raced wide, tracked leader, lost place after 4 out, weakened next
towards rear, headway on inside 9th, hit 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, 4th and no impression when not fluent 2 out
always behind
mid-division, headway 8th, outpaced when hit 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, outpaced after 4 out, weakened next
always prominent, chased leader after 4 out to next, kept on same pace
mid-division, weakened 4 out
in touch, lost place 9th, soon weakened
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, lost place 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Fast ground is the key to Bonnie Rock and she can see off Buckstruther and Its Teescomponents. Bonnie Rock did beat off Buckstruther when the pair met here a couple of weeks ago and if the mare has improved from only a couple of previous starts, she could be open to any amount of progression. Buckstruther is better in today although 0 from 12 has made an expensive punting medium. Its Teescomponents had solid bumper form on decent ground in the past but gave a no show when a favourite for a Kelso novice hurdle. Panthers Run has threatened to win staying hurdles of this nature but invariably folds up dramatically in a finish. Front running, Film Festival is worth a look if the market speaks in his favour. Irish raider, Fiery Riley is a mare that the bookies are likely to take cover over. Oleolat is exposed as moderate although this race is hardly the greatest ever to be staged at the North East track. Bonnie Rock looks the most progressive of this bunch and we side with her accordingly.
Panthers Run 33-1 (11-4) In touch, lost place 7th, soon beaten and pulled up 2 out in race won by Dundock (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 13 ran.
Bonnie Rock (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 4 out, hung left after last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf beating Buckstruther (10-8) by a nk, 16 ran.
Deputy Mayor (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led 4th to 6th, chased leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Charles Street (9-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (4) gd.
Film Festival (USA) 11-1 (10-8) Led to 4 out, one pace, 8th of 13, 8l behind Longdale (10-6) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Buckstruther (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) With leaders, led 4th, headed after 4 out, led again 2 out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Bonnie Rock (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Topwell 10-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Tom's Toybox (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jan, 6 ran.
Indian Storm (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Mid-division until weakened after 3 out, 11th of 16, 43l behind Puy d'Arnac (11-3) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Fiery Riley (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 18, 25l behind Moving On (11-7) at Clonmel 2m ldy hcp hdl sft in Feb.
Its Teescomponents (IRE) 13-8fav (11-2) Prominent until after 4 out, 5th and weakening when fell 3 out in race won by Rosie All Over (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Monashee Grey (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Mid-division, reminders 7th and after next, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Pitful Tercah (10-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 18 ran.
Oleolat (FR) 14-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, weakened from 7th, 12th of 19, 49l behind Dalawan (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Ben Nelly (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In touch when fell at the 6th in race won by Dawn Ride (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
Rosa Fina 9-1 (10-10) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 41l behind Brook No Argument (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Majestic Chief 14-1 (10-6) Towards rear, lost touch from 5th, 7th of 8, 34l behind Amazing King (10-10) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Mey Clouds (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, driven and lost place after 7th, hit next, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Bold Ransom (10-7) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Heathcliff (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake and lost place 7th, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure from 2 out, 3rd of 8, 34l behind Gee Dee (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd.
