mid-division, outpaced 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
led, headed 7f out, soon ridden and lost place, tailed off
mid-division, headway 6f out, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division on outside, headway to challenge 7f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied final furlong, just failed
behind, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, tailed off
towards rear, weakened over 4f out
held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and kept on final 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, just held on
tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, lost place 7f out, soon behind, tailed off
behind, headway and in touch halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
keen early, prominent halfway, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
The old adages about the market vibes remains as pertinent as ever today and we'll take STRONG REBEL to take the finale at the expense of Tchang Goon and Solway Star. Strong Rebel was quickly bought out of the Irish pointing scene having demolished his field in a three mile point by a ready 10 lengths. A true run race would prove particularly beneficial under the circumstances. Tchang Goon's distant relatives include Classic winner, North Light. Another to win in Irish points, he makes a rules debut today. Solway Star puts tangible Perth form on the table with a keeping on third in July to his name. Barden Brook is related to a couple of two milers so don't be surprised if he shows well. He was arguably the pick of the Wade runners on jockey bookings. Spellchecker cut little ice on two starts at Musselburgh and is one to have reservations about. Claresburn hails from a yard that is not averse to having a tilt at the ring in races of this nature and Jacob Kocman's 10lb allowance will prove very useful under the circumstances. Tango Sally has come all the way from Wales to take part in this race so it'll be a long way to come for an abject failure. A race that is probably one to watch rather than punt but for the selection, we return to Strong Rebel.
Braden Brook (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Templebraden Silky.
Enis Burdet (IRE) (12-0) fell 5 out in race won by Kyle's Turn (12-0) at Loughanmore 3m ire ptp gs in Nov, 11 ran.
Flaygray Terimon gelding out of I'll Skin Them.
Mind Your Manners 40-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, weakened 4f out, 11th of 18, 43l behind Cloudy Times (10-11) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Moscow Catch (IRE) Moscow Society gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Prince Of Pleasure.
Noble Vic (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Noble Melody.
Solway Star 22-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway and close up over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Russian War (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Jul.
Spellchecker (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Mid-division until ridden and weakened over 5f out, 12th of 13, well behind Merrydown (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) gd in Feb.
Strong Rebel (IRE) (12-0) won at Kildorrery 3m ire ptp gs in Feb beating Ghonny Withthebowe (12-0) by 10l, 15 ran.
Tchang Goon (FR) Marathon gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Regulated.
Claresburn 28-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never dangerous, 4th of 12, 30l behind Eighteenfifty (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Aug.
Glorious Gin Emperor Fountain filly, half-sister to the useful jumper Auburn castle.
Little Miss Insky Shahrastani filly out of Mrs Tea.
Tango Sally (IRE) Mister Mat mare out of flat and hurdles winner Salsita.
