behind, driven, struggling 7th, tailed off when blundered 4 out
chased leader to 8th, weakened after 4 out
raced in 3rd until mistake and lost place 5th, soon outpaced, stayed on from 3 out, carried head awkwardly, went moderate 2nd between last 2
behind, driven, losing touch when pulled up after 8th
led, well clear after 6th, reduced lead approaching 3 out, driven, headed well before 2 out, weakened, lost 2nd between last 2
chased leaders, tracked leading pair 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led well before 2 out, soon clear
in touch, headway to track leading pair 5th, went 2nd, hit 8th, blundered, lost 2nd 3 out, soon weakened
Carlisle bumper winner Giveusaclue is probably better than he showed on his second start over hurdles when last seen here in March and Jonjo O'Neill's gelding has to be respected but it may be worth taking a chance with Red Opera, with Silver Serg rated the pick of the remainder. The selection makes his debut over hurdles today but has shown respectable form on the level, should appreciate the test of stamina provided by the trip today and looks worth chancing at the likely odds. Haligreen did not progress as much as may have been anticipated after making a winning start to his career in a Plumpton bumper, while Daring Racer gave little sign for encouragement on his hurdling debut at Lingfield earlier this month. Silver Serg looks to be going the right way at last but remains a maiden after 11 career starts and a better bet may be Red Opera who gets the vote.
Daring Racer (GER) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake 1st and 3rd, lost touch 8th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Hennessy (11-4) at Lingfield 2m 7f nov hdl (4) sft, 12 ran.
Giveusaclue (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 4th, mistake 1st, reminders and no response before 4 out, soon tailed off, blundered last, last of 6, well behind Netherley (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Mister Pink 7-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 11, 7l behind Haligreen (10-0) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gd in Oct '06.
Rakaman 33-1 (10-12) Held up, closer order 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Hennessy (11-4) at Lingfield 2m 7f nov hdl (4) sft.
Red Opera 7-2jt-fav (9-1) Held up in touch, lost place quickly over 4f out, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 8, 36l behind Plane Painter (9-5) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gs (Flat).
Silver Serg 7-4fav (10-4) Held up in last pair, steady headway 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led and strongly pressed from 2 out, caught final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Burren Legend (10-11) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Haligreen (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always behind, virtually pulled up inside final 2f, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Theatrical Moment (11-5) at Aintree 2m nhf (2) gd in May.
