close up in 4th, went 2nd after 9th, led well before 2 out, driven and joined last, headed flat, kept on under pressure
led, joined 3 out, driven and headed well before 2 out, chased leader until 2 out, no extra soon after
raced wide, held up in touch, pushed along into 4th after 3 out, one pace and no impression before next
held up in rear, headway 9th, soon tracked leading pair, went 2nd 2 out, soon challenging, upsides last, led flat, driven out
in rear, mistake 8th and ridden, kept on from last, no danger
chased leader, until 9th, weakening when mistake 3 out, tailed off
raced wide, chased leading pair, weakened into 4th when hit 3 out, kept on flat, no danger
A dire race though something has to prevail and we think SADDLERS MOT is the answer to the puzzle with Lightening Fire and Dolans Bay as the likely dangers. Gary Moore's runners at this grade are always worth more than just a cursory glance in the market and this is very much a case in point this afternoon. A maiden after 13 starts, he had previously been well supported on a foray under similar conditions at Fontwell though patently failed to stay the extended trip. Lightening Fire won unchallenged at Uttoxeter over 2m4f. The second horse home has gone on to frank the form at a similarly lowly level. Jim Best has two runners entered and Dolans Bay could be the pick. He won a hurdle race for George Moore and potentially could be well handicapped these days. Geography also represents the handler and though proven at this grade, his recent efforts have been little to write home about. Moon Melody has a touch of class about him though ran a lifeless race at Hereford over chase fences. Monsieur Georges has no issues in relation to the going and while in receipt of weight, the percentage call is ordinarily that of opposition. A race unlikely to live too long in the memory and Saddlers Mot is put forward to the most minimal of stakes.
Saddlers Mot 8-1 (11-7) Prominent, led 9th until after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 13, 16l behind Paradise Expected (11-2) at Stratford 2m 6f Conditional Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-90) (4yo+) (5) gd in Mar.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Made all, drew clear on extended flat, unchallenged, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f cond sll hdl (5) hvy in Jan beating Tabaran (11-5) by 11l, 6 ran.
Moon Melody (GER) 20-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Caspar Of Tarsus (11-6) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb, 15 ran.
Geography (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, weakened from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 31l behind Fleur De Vassy (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gs in Mar.
Dayanara (USA) 50-1 (10-10) Always in rear, 8th of 10, 41l behind Halling Gal (10-10) at Taunton 2m 1f Fillies Juvenile Novice Hurdle (4yo) (4) gf in Mar.
Open Range (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, left remote 3rd 3 out, never dangerous, 3rd of 6, well behind Perfect Reward (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Monsieur Georges (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, well behind Fleur De Vassy (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gs in Mar.
Dolans Bay (IRE) 9-2fav (10-8) In rear, headway 10th, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, weakened from next, 5th of 16, 21l behind Earcomesthedream (11-7) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
