led, ridden and headed 4 out, rallied to lead again next, clear approaching last
in rear, effort and no impression from 3 out
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, led 4 out, ridden and headed next, every chance 2 out soon weakened
Nonrunner
Blushing Prince, Haditovski and Through The Rye are three against the field in a trappy handicap hurdle and the narrow vote is given to Through The Rye. The selection ran as if returning to form when third behind Front Rank last time he is trown in on his best form and under conditions that suit he looks a value bet in a tight affair. Blushing Prince rates the main danger as he won with plenty in hand when beating Keen Warrior last time out. He still remains well weighted but his best form is on a faster surface and there is also a worry that he may bounce. Haditovski is another that could go well as he is another on a fair mark bit he is best when allowed to dominate and as that does not look likely he looks worth taking on. Turbo is game and consistent and is sure to run hus race but he looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder, Cumbrian Knight could improve for the fitting of first time cheek pecies and is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we return to Through The Rye.
Through The Rye 20-1 (11-11) Led, headed approaching 3 out, one pace under pressure, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Front Rank (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Turbo (IRE) 9-2 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway after 4 out, in 4th and no impression when hit last, 4th of 10, 19l behind Bob Justice (11-12) at Aintree 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Levitski 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid division, progress into 7th 4 out, ridden along after 3 out, kept on without threatening from next, 3rd of 22, 17l behind Line Ball (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl sft in May.
Cumbrian Knight (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, kept on one pace flat, 4th of 15, 10l behind Front Rank (11-5) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Haditovski 9-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3rd, led after 3 out, headed next, soon ridden and weakened, 3rd of 7, 16l behind I'm Your Man (10-3) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in May.
Blushing Prince (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Pulled hard, held up in rear, headway 5, omitted 3rd last, led 2 out, clear last, heavily eased flat, won at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Keen Warrior (10-3) by 6l, 11 ran.
