tracked leaders, lost place before 3 out
led, headed before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace
always towards rear
held up mid-division, weakened before 2 out
tracked leader, led before 2 out, clear before last, kept on well
always behind
prominent, ridden before 2 out, soon chased winner, no impression
tracked leaders, pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened
always towards rear
tracked leaders, went 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
SUBCONTINENT is the obvious one in this. He’s travelled north in search of an easier surface and should make the journey worthwhile if there is a strong enough pace, though ideally needs further than 2m. Bodacious Name was pulled up here in September when making his hurdling debut but deserves another chance. He is a fair stayer on the Flat though is another who would have been better suited by a stiffer test of stamina. It’s interesting that Derek Fox rides the lightly-raced hurdling debutant Scales Of Justice rather than bumper winner Vino's Choice and any market interest should be noted.
Farlam King 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened before halfway, 12th of 14, dist behind Kick On Dottie (10-7) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in May.
Kennedys Field 25-1 (11-2) Led, driven after 3 out, soon hard pressed, headed narrowly approaching last, no extra flat, 4th of 10, 5l behind Shankill Castle (11-2) at Ayr 2m mdn (5) gd in May.
Majdool (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Reared badly start and lost all chance, last of 14, dist behind Equiano Springs (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Mr Sandgate (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Asylo (10-12) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
Subcontinent (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Pressed leader, led 3 out, headed when mistake 2 out, not fluent last, held by winner flat, stayed on, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Earlshill (11-2) at Warwick 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Vino's Choice (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, struggling after 6th, 12th of 13, 35l behind Kelpies Myth (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Zacharo 12-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway under pressure on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, never reached leaders, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 20 3/4l behind Finawn Bawn (10-12) at Ayr 2m (5) gd in May.
Bodacious Name (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Close up, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Wemyss Point (9-10) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Scales Of Justice (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 8th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Zubayr (10-0) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Shackles 25-1 (9-1) Pushed along and struggling before halfway, always towards rear, last of 13, 17 1/4l behind Sooqaan (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Koala Keel (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, chased leaders 2 out, in 3rd when fell last, at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
West Coast Lass (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, under pressure 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Floral Bouquet (11-4) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
Midnight Kate (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, keen, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 14 1/4l behind Floral Bouquet (11-4) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
