chased leaders, hampered 4 out, jumped left 2 out, no extra flat
in rear, ridden after 7th, headway after 4 out, stayed on well flat, just failed to snatch 2nd
held up in 6th, took keen hold, jumped right 2nd, headway after 6th, led 4 out, blundered badly 3 out, nearly unseated rider but great recovery, soon headed, plenty to do after, hung right after last, stayed on well to regain lead towards finish
with leader, led 2nd, headed 6th, ridden after 8th, hampered 4 out, soon weakened
behind, hit 7th, some headway approaching 3 out, no impression in 5th when blundered 2 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, left 2nd 4 out, left in lead soon after next, clear last, soon hung right, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, not fluent and lost place 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
took keen hold, led until 2nd, with leader, led 6th, headed when hampered and fell 4 out
Nonrunner
A maiden chase event is next on the cards and this looks a good opportunity for DEL RIO to get off the mar ahead of Devil Water and Mayo Abbey. The selection is an Irish raider from the Jim Dreaper yard and has been contesting much better events than this in his native land. His runs behind the likes of Mick The Man and An Cathaoir Mor read very well in the context of this race and it looks as if connections have come in search of better ground. Devil Water may give the selection most to think about with the excellent Harry Haynes booked. This horse has been a little disappointing this season but in fairness he had been running against much better horses. Today's task is his easiest to date and if taking to fences he should go well. Mayo Abbey is another Irish raider from the Gordon Elliot yard and Jason McGuire is an eye catching booking for the yard. Thus horse is an ex Irish pointer and his last run in that sphere produced an effortless victory. He has plenty of ability it would seem but today's trip maybe on the sharp side for him. Poseidon is another to note but we will return to Del Rio for the win.
Another Dark Rum 28-1 (10-12) Soon close up, headway to 3rd before 4 out, stayed on same pace from next, 3rd of 9, 22l behind Knockavilla (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Apr.
Athoss 28-1 (11-7) Mid-division, reminders 10th, headway 3 out, chased leaders between last 2, no impression flat, 5th of 13, 18l behind Special Portrait (11-7) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (4) gd.
Del Rio (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, badly hampered 7th, 8th approaching 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next, 3rd of 18, 20l behind Mick The Man (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Devil Water 20-1 (10-11) With leader, weakened from 2 out, went 3rd after last, 3rd of 16, 29l behind Saveiro (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Isla Pearl Fisher 25-1 (10-0) In touch main group, lost place 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 29l behind Bob's Dream (11-9) at Kelso 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Mayo Abbey (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Ww, steady prog from 1/2 way, went on 2out, easily, won at Taylorstown 3m ire ptp gf beating The Magherally Man (12-0) by 10l, 12 ran.
More Shennanigans 8-1 (9-11) Prominent, pushed along approaching 5th, soon lost place, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Bene Lad (10-7) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Poseidon (GER) 25-1 (9-12) Prominent, went 3rd at 11th, one pace from after 3 out, 4th of 8, 24l behind Nedzer's Return (11-9) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) sft in Apr.
Prince Tam 5-1 (10-7) Held up behind, headway to track leaders approaching 4 out, ridden and outpaced after next, stayed on from last, no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind St Killian's Run (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
