held up in 5th in slowly run race, headway on outside 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
held up in last in slowly run race, closed 3f out, switched right 2f out, soon outpaced
set slow pace, headed over 3f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up in 6th in slowly run race, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked front pair in slowly run race, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked leader in slowly run race, led 3f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up in touch in 4th in slowly run race, improved over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, not pace of winner
TULLOW TONIC is the first foal of an unraced mare but she's from solid jumping stock and is sure to know what's required. Trainer Charlie Longsdon has an excellent strike rate here with his bumper horses and the yard is in terrific form overall. Brave Richard has to concede the selection 17lb but won't go down without a fight having already won at Huntingdon and Market Rasen. Tour De Ville's dam won twice over hurdles but, along with Carlisle sixth Flemerina, might need a bit further than this.
Brave Richard (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) In rear, headway over 4f out, led on bit over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in May beating Peppay Le Pugh (10-12) by 2l, 11 ran.
Tour De Ville (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Galant Tour.
Jaslamour (FR) 22-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 8f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 10, 19l behind Cloudy Dream (11-3) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Last Wish (IRE) Raven's Pass gelding out of Quiet Dream.
Breath Of Life Zafeen mare out of Pretty Lady Rose.
Flemerina (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Raced wide in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 24l behind Boogie Life (10-8) at Carlisle 2m 1f mares n h flat (6) gs in May.
Tullow Tonic (IRE) Beneficial filly out of Annalecky.