held up towards rear, headway over 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, never dangerous
behind, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, never able to challenge
soon led, headed well over 3f out, gradually weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, switched left and headway well over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, driven 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f
in touch, lost place over 6f out
soon tracking leaders, lost place over 3f out
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
track leader, lost place well over 6f out, soon behind, tailed off
held up, headway and outside 8f out, soon prominent, weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, under pressure over 7f out, soon beaten
PADDY RIELLY is on a run of consistency and has a solid chance of gaining a deserved success here. King Of The Beers, a winner on his penultimate start, is in great heart and can pose a few problems; despite being burdened with top weight, while Cragganmore Creek is also holding his form well and shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. The sentimentalists out there may also consider a small punt on Red River Rebel, who makes only his second start since July 2007. The veteran has the heart of a lion and, if his legs still match his attitude, he could make the frame at a nice price. However, Paddy Rielly, who won over course and distance last September, is on an attractive mark (3lb lower than his c&d win) and, having proved he is near the top of his game with a series of near misses, the David Evans-trained gelding looks the safer bet on this occasion.
King of The Beers (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Held up, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 11l behind Vinces (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Byron Bay 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 10l behind Princess Flame (9-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Blue Hills 9-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, led over 7f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 41l behind Augustus John (11-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f am hcp (0-70) (5) pol in Mar.
Sularno 14-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 8, 10l behind General Tufto (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) fbs in Mar.
Paddy Rielly (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Prince Charlemagne (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Red River Rebel 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Tykie Two (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in May.
Greenbelt 33-1 (9-5) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 24l behind Sir Sandicliffe (9-2) at Catterick 1m 6f hcap (6) gs in Oct.
Fistral 2-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 7l behind Signalman (8-2) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Rockjumper 10-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 5l behind Lytham (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Marieschi (USA) 50-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 4f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Eighteenfifty (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Dazzling Begum 6-1 (8-6) Chased clear leader, led over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 33l behind Thorny Mandate (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Opening Hand 50-1 (8-7) Soon chasing leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, tailed off, last of 8, 29l behind Smokey Rye (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Cragganmore Creek 5-1 (8-8) Led, headed over 4f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 17l behind King of The Beers (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Tessie Bear 50-1 (8-7) In touch, weaknened over 2f out, last of 4, 13l behind Straight And Level (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo nov stks (5) pol in Dec '07.
