with winner, led briefly 2nd, ridden 12th, lost 2nd before next, weakened from normal 2 out
made virtually all, slow 2nd, drew clear from normal 2 out, easily
chased leaders, went 2nd before not fluent 3 out, well held by winner from next
chased leaders, jumped slowly a few times, struggling from 9th, tailed off 12th, pulled up after
CARTER MCKAY was third in a Grade 1 hurdle in Ireland when trained by Willie Mullins. Gordon Elliott couldn’t find a race for him over fences but new connections may have more luck in this sphere. Al Le Gone hinted at ability in a maiden open at Tranwell and might have more scope than Hurricane Vic and Exclusive Rights.
Al Le Gone (FR) 5-1 (12-0) 6th of 9, 4l behind Raleagh Mountain (12-0) at Tranwell 2m 4f mdn gd in Apr.
Carter Mckay 13-8 (11-12) 2nd of 4, dist behind Aint Dunne Yet (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Mar.
Hurricane Vic 8-1 (12-0) 5th of 9, 37 1/4l behind Tullys Touch (12-0) at Garthorpe 3m in Mar.
Exclusive Rights 13-2 (11-0) at Bitterley 2m 4f gd in Apr.
