held up in touch, effort and pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed on final furlong, held on gamely
prominent, chased leading pair well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, strong challenge towards finish, just held
keen, chased leader, led 3f out until well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind, driven along 6f out, stayed on final 2f, nearest finish
held up, pushed along halfway, struggling 5f out, tailed off
always behind, pushed along 10f out, lost touch 6f out, tailed off and soon pulled up
Sir Frank will probably attract support given his yard's record in bumpers and Bridlingtonbygones is interesting after his earlier win in this sphere but the best bet in the race looks to be newcomer JINGOISM. A flat bred animal with an encouraging pedigree he should act in these conditions and if supported in the market he will need to be taken very seriously. Sir Frank was green on debut but showed plenty of promise and with his last run ignored with the testing ground not suiting he should show more if fit after a long absence. Bridlingtonbygones has run well under a penalty since his debut success but it is that penalty that might stop him winning once more and Steel Edge hasn't been pushed about too much in a couple of starts but has improved so he should kick on again. A normal hard bumper to call but Jingoism looks the one on breeding and any market support will confirm our suspicions.
Bridlingtonbygones (IRE) 10-3fav (11-11) With leader, led narrowly after 3f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace and no impression final furlong, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Dr Flynn (11-4) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Auld Farmer Fraam gelding out of M'auld Segoisha.
Sir Frank (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, weakened 3f out, 10th of 13, 27l behind Bold Addition (10-9) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (4) gs in May.
Steel Edge (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Held up, towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, took 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 18l behind Amuse Me (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m NH flat (5) gd in Feb.
Call Me Bill (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) Chased leaders to over 4f out, soon behind, 6th of 9, well behind Neltara (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Jersey Boys 16-1 (9-13) Keen early, tracked leader until over 3f out, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, eased briefly, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Rupert Lamb (10-9) at Catterick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Jingoism (USA) Empire Maker gelding out of Pert Lady.
Island Sprite (IRE) Heron Island mare out of Saucy Sprite.
Fertiflirt Rock City filly out of Miss Fleurie.
