close up in rear, went 4th at 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and ran on
pressed leader until led 3 out, headed next, ridden and stayed on one pace
close up, dropped to rear 4 out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd towards finish
tracked leaders, hit 3 out, weakened next, soon eased
led and soon pressed, headed 3 out, ridden next, keeping on same pace and lost 3rd towards finish
Successful twice in bumpers, WHERES MAUD GONE (NAP) has been highly tried over hurdles so far. She’s had a break since a below-par run at Taunton in December and will appreciate this quicker surface and stiffer track. Blue Collar Glory already looks exposed but Emorelle has placed twice, despite looking a tricky ride on occasions, while Mrs Paisley’s second at Clonmel was a solid effort and she hasn’t travelled over from County Down for nothing.
Blue Collar Glory (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) In rear, closed after 5th, chased winner after 2 out, no impression when jumped left, not fluent and bumped last, held onto 2nd, finished 2nd, placed 3rd, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Midnight Callisto (11-8) at Stratford 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Bright Sunbird (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression, 7th of 19, 16 1/4l behind Where's Frankie (10-9) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Emorelle (IRE) 17-2 (10-13) In rear, headway to go 3rd approaching last, kept on well from last, never in contention, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Striking Out (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Wheres Maud Gone (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division on inside, reminder after 4th, hit 4 out, and weakened, 7th of 9, 35 1/4l behind Rainyday Woman (11-2) at Taunton 2m lst (1) gs in Dec.
Mrs Paisley (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 8th after 4th, 6th after 6th, headway to 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd before last, kept on in 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Fanoir (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr.
