chased leaders, in 5th when badly hampered 3 out, not recover
held up, headway approaching 4 out, ridden to chase winner approaching last, kept on, no impression
prominent, led approaching 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on well from last
always behind weakened from 5th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 3 out, one pace
chased leader, weakened 4 out
held up, pushed along and headway and in 4th when fell 3 out
held up, headway approaching 4 out, one pace from last
held up, weakened 4 out
behind, effort 4 out, never dangerous
led, soon clear, headed approaching 4 out, quickly weakened, pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, kept on from next, never dangerous
Wolds Way gets the nod here but Hiddensee and Great Quest rate as dangers, particularly if the market speaks in favour of the former. Wolds Way has shown promise in each of his last two starts and it could be that the less-testing conditions he will face today will show him in an even better light. Once again, there is not too much strength to this race. Gold Gun showed something behind Sharp Reply last time, and the form could have been given a boost by now by that horse in the previous race on the card. Great Quest disappointed on his hurdling debut but that was on heavy going and, a two-mile winner in Ireland under quicker conditions last season, a much better run would not be a surprise today. French import Helvetio should be watched in the betting, while Hiddensee is an 83-rated 15-furlong Flat winner from last June and must be given some thought. Maybe the betting will provide some clues. Kingsbury's Carlisle second last time only rates in the 90's but that might be good enough to secure some money today, while Oops and Star Of The Desert have shown some evidence of ability. Once again, then, the vote goes to Wolds Way, although watch out for Hiddensee in the betting.
Airedale Lad (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Astarador (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Oct, 11 ran.
Cara Sposa (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) In rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened approaching last, 7th of 13, 45l behind Neptune Joly (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Daldini 16-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 17, 31l behind Naiad du Misselot (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Gold Gun (USA) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, ridden and headed to chase leaders approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 15l behind Sharp Reply (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Helvetio (8-11) Held up, never nearer, 8th of 14, 8l behind Trezene (9-1) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f stk gd in Oct (Flat).
High Moor 25-1 (11-3) With winner, lost place 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, well behind Cromwell Court (11-3) at Hexham 2m nh mdn hdl (5) sft in Feb.
Kingsbury (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up, headway 2 out, soon ridden and effort, every chance flat, just held, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Hollows Mill (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb.
Wolds Way 5-2 (11-1) Mid-division, chased winner before 3 out to next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 16l behind King Mak (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Franceschiella (ITY) 100-1 (10-8) Always behind, 16th of 17, well behind Cedrus Libani (11-11) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Great Quest (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Miss Molly Be Rude (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 11, 31l behind Indian Storm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Nannys Gift (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up, pushed along after 6th, headway after 3 out, never on terms, 3rd of 6, 22l behind Hunting Lodge (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Seventh Sense 25-1 (10-6) Tracked leader, led 2nd, soon clear, headed after 4 out, ridden and weakened next, 3rd of 11, 35l behind In Dream's (11-2) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Star of The Desert (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Always behind, 6th of 10, 23l behind Modicum (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Hiddensee (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Led and set steady pace, headed narrowly over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Taxman (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul (Flat).
Oops (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened last, 5th of 18, 15l behind Valiant Shadow (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft.
