tracked leader, challenging when not fluent 4 out, mistake 3 out, not fluent 2 out, led narrowly flat, ridden out
led, clear before 4th until 6th, driven after 2 out, headed flat, stayed on
held up in rear, not fluent 11th, well in touch still when not fluent 4 out, mistake 3 out, weakened next, left 3rd last
tracked leaders, took keen hold, closed 4 out, soon ridden, about 1 1/2 lengths down when knuckled on landing, sprawled and unseated rider last
After an unexpected loss at Newton Abbot, BALLYBOLLEY faces no easy task here under a penalty but can still recoup losses. He'll appreciate the return to a longer trip having won over 2m4f at Haydock in March. Actinpieces makes her chasing bow but she was placed in Listed and Grade 3 races over hurdles and is no slouch. With her mares' allowance and Gina Andrews' claim, she is getting 17lb from the selection. Shear Rock won three times over hurdles and should make a chaser but Work Du Breteau has never won a race and will find easier opportunities on the northern circuit in the months ahead.
Ballybolley (IRE) 8-13fav (11-6) Chased winner, not fluent 3rd, mistake 9th, ridden when not fluent 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 3, 9l behind Marracudja (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m (4) gd in Sep.
Shear Rock (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Led, headed 2 out, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Braavos (10-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Work Du Breteau (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace next, 4th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Winterlude (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gd in Jul.
Actinpieces 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, mistake 4th, ridden after 2 out, staying on same pace when hampered and left challenging last, pressed winner inside final 100 yards, just held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Katie Too (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 4f lst (1) gd in Apr.
