tracked leading pair and clear, went 2nd approaching 8th, led when hit 4 out and next, drew clear from 2 out, pushed out, comfortably
raced keenly, tracked leader and clear, led 4th, headed 4 out, pressed winner until ridden and lost place next, kept on same pace, no impression
always behind, tailed off from 7th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 7th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led clear trio to 4th, tracked leader, lost place approaching 8th, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on to regain 2nd 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from next pace, no chance with winner
towards rear when pulled up after 7th, dismounted
always behind, tailed off 8th, pulled up before 3 out
chased clear trio throughout, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms. tailed off
always behind, struggling 5th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 7th, soon struggling and behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
This is the second division of the three mile novice hurdle race and hopefully ABERDALE can go in ahead of Pairc Na Gcapall and Just Jennings. The selection hails from the Jonjo O'Neill yard who has plenty of winners here. Richie Mcleron takes a further three lbs off his back which will help balance the penalty he picked up for his last easy win. He hacked up at Southwell four weeks ago but this looks tougher. However, he looks to be improving and should go well. Pairc Na Gcapall will pose the biggest threat to the selection and truth be told we don't think there will be much in it. The Neil King horse is a very good chaser holding a rating of 116 at the moment. He was once rated a 131 and if he ran to that mark he would be taking this event. The only concern is how he will jump being reverted to hurdles but he will stay every inch of this trip when most have cried enough. Just Jennings has been running well over inadequate trips and she could improve vastly going over today's three miles. She could sneak a place at a nice price. Ballyoliver is the most interesting horse in the race as the son of Kayf Tara cost £85,000. He must be monitored in the betting but the O'Neill horse just gets the nod over Pairc Na Gcapall.
Aberdale (IRE) 8-11fav (11-0) Always close up, left in lead approaching 7th, clear approaching 2 out, eased flat, won at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr beating Mr Moonshine (11-0) by 15l, 10 ran.
Ballyoliver 100-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, hit 2nd and 5th, lost touch after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Tell Massini (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Nov, 9 ran.
Coppingers Court (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place before 4 out, soon behind, 8th of 11, well behind Captive Audience (10-13) at Bangor 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Luther (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Behind, plugged on from 3 out, never in contention, tailed off, 6th of 17, well behind Shoegazer (11-0) at Kempton 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Pairc Na Gcapall (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leader, outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied and chased winner approaching last, kept on, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind American World (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Royal Arms 100-1 (11-0) Mainly always towards rear, 7th of 12, 41l behind Express Leader (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f NH mdn hdl (4) gd.
Solway Dornal 16-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 44l behind Any The Wiser (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
A Fistful Of Euros 12-1 (10-1) Prominent, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened 3 out, took modest 3rd near finish, 3rd of 10, 32l behind Penylan Star (11-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
My Clementine (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Towards rear, reminders after 3rd, tailed off from 6th, last of 13, well behind Martha Elizabeth (10-12) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Silk And Roses 66-1 (10-7) In rear, never dangerous, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Romance Dance (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Just Jennings (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, lost place 5f out, soon outpaced, ridden and stayed on under pressure final 2f, no impression, 4th of 9, 20l behind High Benefit (10-9) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
