held up in mid-division, closed 9f out, close 3rd over 2f out, held from 1f out, kept on
held up towards rear, headway from 6f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, stayed on
chased leaders, steadied after 2f, closed from 7f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
held up in touch, raced keenly, pushed along 5f out, soon beaten, tailed off
disputed lead 1f, prominent, ridden over 2 out, no extra from over 1f out
raced keenly, led after 2f, headed 7f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off
disputed lead 2f, prominent, led 7f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, modest 6th and ridden over 3f out, no impression
Storm Dennis’ saddle slipped at Newbury after a staying-on second at Fontwell. If he settles better here, he has every chance of a first success. Gallant Commander is a likely improver and Walkonthewildside wasn’t unduly punished at Huntingdon once his chance had gone and will have learned from the experience. BALLINTUBBER BOY is worth a market check among the newcomers being a full brother to smart bumper/hurdler First Approach. His stable have a good record here with their bumper horses.
Honestlyntrufully (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Parramount (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn (5) gs in Mar.
Notlongtillmay Malinas gelding out of Tara Croft.
Storm Dennis (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Prominent, challenged turning for home, ridden and weakened 3f out, saddle slipped and unseated rider, at Newbury 2m (3) gs in Mar.
Walkonthewildside (FR) 12-1 (11-2) Held up, headway to chase leaders 4f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Doddiethegreat (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Ballintubber Boy (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Manhattan Babe.
Estate Italiana (USA) Elusive Quality gelding out of Unaccompanied.
Hardy Boy (FR) Diamond Boy gelding out of Alize Du Berlais.
Petty Cash (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Held up, headway on inside 6f out, weakened on home turn, 5th of 8, 22l behind World Of Dreams (11-9) at Hereford 2m (5) sft in Feb.
Gallant Commander (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Close up and took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly and faded 1f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind No Ordinary Joe (10-12) at Sandown 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Gris D'oudairies (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Led, soon pressed, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Shinobi (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f (5) gd in Oct.
