led to 2nd, with leader, led again 7th, clear 2 out, comfortably
chased leaders, hampered and rider lost irons briefly 1st, close up when fell 5th
mid-division, headway when not fluent 6th, struggling after 7th
raced keenly, prominent, reminders after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, chased winner 9th, no impression after 3 out
held up, mistake 3rd, hampered 5th, behind from 8th
held up, never dangerous
held up, slightly hampered 5th, some headway when hit 9th, no further progress
held up, hampered 5th, headway approaching 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, raced keenly, behind from 7th
mid-division, mistake 2nd, not fluent 3rd, badly hampered 5th, outpace 7th, mistake 9th, no danger
mid-division, headway 6th, not fluent 7th, hung right before jumping left 9th, weakening when hit 3 out
mid-division, behind from 7th
The Sliotar, Kavatcha and The Boat are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to The Sliotar. The selection won well last time out when beating Osako D'airy. Granted he has a penalty for that win but he looks progressive and under conditions that suit he is taken to defy the handicapper. Kavatcha rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Gone To Lunch, he looks sure to be suited by the drop in trip and he should be watched in the market. The Boat is a well bred sort that can ready a newcomer so he could go well at a price. Of the remainder It's A Pleasure has ran with promise in the past but may need the run after a 1081 day break. This is a trappy affair and the market will be very informative but the vote is given to the progressive The Sliotar.
The Sliotar (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 6th, clear 2 out, 20 length clear when eased towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept beating Osako D'airy (10-12) by 16l, 14 ran.
Kavatcha (FR) 4-7fav (11-0) Mid-division, hit 3rd, closer order next, went 2nd after 8th, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 12, 21l behind Gone To Lunch (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Duckworth Lewis (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) In touch, landed 1st, mistake and weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Red Scally (11-8) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Nov, 9 ran.
Good Evening (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, lost place over 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Harry Wood (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Mar.
Harry Wood (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Led, headed 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Theatrical Moment (11-5) at Aintree 2m nhf (2) gd in May.
Hatton Rock (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 6f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind The Polomoche (10-12) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in May.
It's A Pleasure (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Held up, headway and close up when mistake 8th, chased leaders next, outpaced after 3 out, kept on to press for 3rd run-in, 4th of 13, 24l behind Darkness (11-6) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (D) sft in Jan '05.
Lil'rascal (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 12l behind King of The Jungle (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Naxox (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd and 4th, weakened quickly after next, 10th of 11, well behind Grecian Groom (11-5) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Ravenstone Lad (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) In rear when hampered on inside on bend after 5f, always behind after, 10th of 14, well behind Golden Child (10-11) at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gs.
Snargate 100-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, weakened after 8th, tailed off, 5th of 13, well behind Joaaci (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
The Boat (IRE) Anshan gelding out of Sallowglen Gale.
Forever Autumn 100-1 (10-12) fell in race won by Armenian Boy (10-12) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept, 11 ran.
Versatile 66-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, weakened after 6th, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Wise Owl (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb, 11 ran.
Busy Bay 200-1 (10-13) Carried badly right after 1st, in rear, headway after 4th, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 14, 45l behind Picacho (10-9) at Worcester 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Political Dissent 100-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, weakened 4th, tailed off when pulled up at the 6th in race won by Quarterback (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (3) gd in Apr, 16 ran.
