mid-division, weakened before 5 out
always prominent, every chance from 3 out, no extra after last
made all, strongly challenged when not fluent 2 out, drew clear after last, ran on well
held up towards rear when fell 2nd
mid-division, weakened 4 out
behind, hit 2nd, steady headway from 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, never on terms
prominent, under pressure after 4 out, weakened next
held up, headway 3 out, never nearer
chased leaders, effort after 3 out, stayed on under pressure, never a threat
Get Ready Freddy was only raised 3lb for winning at Taunton last month but didn’t beat much. WELCOME BEN’s victory at Kelso looks stronger form and he should again take care of Clan Chief. Points winner The Pierre Lark may do better now tackling fences and Here Comes Love showed a bit more last time at Hexham but Miss Joeking and Fred Le Macon are best watched at present.
Fred Le Macon (FR) 20-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 13, 26 1/2l behind Beyondtemptation (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
The Pierre Lark (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Chasing leaders 1st, mid-division, closed after 4th, every chance 3 out, mistake when beaten next, weakened before last, 5th of 8, 26 1/4l behind Mash Potato (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Welcome Ben (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, hard ridden to challenge approaching last, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Chain Of Beacons (11-11) by 2l, 8 ran.
Fire Rock (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, soon tailed off, 8th of 11, 32 1/4l behind Momkinzain (10-3) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Here Comes Love (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear and keen, mid-division before 4th, ridden after 2 out, one pace, 7th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Miss Conway (10-9) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Get Ready Freddy 11-2 (10-3) Waited with in 5th, closer in 4th travelling well 4 out, challenged on outside next, soon switched right, challenged between horses last where pecked, soon led, quickened clear, ridden out, won at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gf in Apr beating No No Cardinal (10-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
Clan Chief 12-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway approaching 7th, mistake 4 out, weakened after next, 5th of 8, 18 3/4l behind Welcome Ben (10-9) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Miss Joeking (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders to 3rd, mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, driven and stayed on to take modest 4th closing stages, no chance with leaders, 4th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Mitcd (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Tambour Major (FR) 8-1 (10-3) In touch, chased leaders halfway, mistake 6th, went 3rd 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Chain Of Beacons (11-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
