held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
held up driven before halfway, never dangerous
close up, lost place over 4f out
tracked leaders and raced wide, led over 3f out, driven out
held up, ridden over 6f out, went a remote 3rd over 4f out, weakened 3f out
led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on, always held
Evella sets the standard but it isn't one that's insurmountable and preference is for TEENAGE KICKS ahead of another newcomer in The Rustlin Rhino. Donald McCain does have success in this sphere but none of them have come at this track so we'll look to oppose his half-brother to Silver Birch. Evella produced a decent effort on her debut at the track where the first three finished clear of the field and this Irish point winner shouldn't be underestimated. However, Teenage Kicks has also shown promise between the flags in Ireland and his yard has a decent strike rate from only a handful of runners in this sphere. Pam Sly has also enjoyed success at this venue and a chance is taken with this son of Giant's Causeway on his debut under Rules. Of the remainder, Qayak is another to note in the market but he doesn't make as much appeal on paper as Teenage Kicks.
Qayak (FR) Arnaqueur gelding out of Kadilliak.
Reefer Beefer (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Veered left and very unruly start, well behind, pulled up after 2f, in a race won by L'eldorado (11-0) at Towcester 2m NH flat (5) sft, 12 ran.
Snow Kaddy 100-1 (11-2) Led, driven along 6f out, headed approaching 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 32l behind Kaybeew (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (5) hvy.
Teenage Kicks (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Ww rr, prog 3out but nvr get to wnr, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Cois Farraig (11-7) at Monksgrange 3m ire ptp in Mar.
The Rustlin Rhino Overbury gelding out of All Gone.
Evella (IRE) 3-1fav (10-2) Always prominent, chased winner over 12f out, ridden over 3f out, no impression 2f out, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind L'eldorado (11-0) at Towcester 2m NH flat (5) sft.
Inkberrow Rose (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) in a race won by Max's Choice (12-0) at Cothelstone 2m 4f ptp in Mar, 9 ran.
Tippy No Excuse Needed gelding out of On Tiptoes.