led, not fluent 2nd, mistake 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon lost place
settled in 4th, took closer order 3 out, every chance last, stayed on same pace closing stages
tracked leader, driven and every chance approaching 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on well closing stages
tracked leader, led before 2 out, strongly challenged last, stayed on strongly
refused to race
Both Ruth Jefferson and Lucinda Russel have two runners in this. Jockey bookings would suggest DUBAI ANGEL is the pick of the former’s pair and the switch back to hurdles could pay dividends for the son of Dubai Destination, even though he’s run well over fences this term. Thorpe is probably the best of his stable’s entries but One For Harry may be a bigger danger as he’s a very consistent performer at this level and wins more than his fair share.
One For Harry (IRE) 13-8fav (12-7) With leader, blundered 4 out, lost 2nd before last, one pace, 3rd of 4, 10l behind Bulls Head (10-1) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
Dubai Angel (IRE) 6-5fav (11-12) In touch, mistake 4th, tracked leaders 6th, mistake 4 out, not fluent 2 out, mistake last, never a threat, 3rd of 8, 11 1/2l behind Saints And Sinners (11-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Secrete Stream (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, 5th of 8, 15 1/2l behind Ballycrystal (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (3) gs in Mar.
Thorpe (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Never better than mid-division, towards rear and struggling 7th, pulled up before 2 out, at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Saint Freule (FR) 3-1fav (11-12) Led and keen, clear before 2 out, headed last, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dakota Grey (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
