held up, mistake 2nd, headway 4 out, left 4th when hampered 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, smooth headway 3 out, 3rd when staying on well, hampered badly next, not recover, no impression when hit last
chased leaders, lost place 4 out, no impression from next
with leader, led 3rd to 6th, led again 3 out, driven a narrow advantage when fell next
held up, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
in touch, switched right and headway after 3 out, staying on well, hampered next, ridden and every chance last, no extra flat
led to 3rd, with leader, led again 6th, headed 3 out, left in lead next, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened flat
in rear, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, weakening when hampered next
raced keenly, held up, headway 3 out, effort when hampered next, ridden and staying to lead when hit last, held on flat
Weet Yer Turn can land this opener at the expense of Desert Rat and Anticipating. The selection caught the eye when a decent second to Boss Imperial at Market Rasen last time out. That was in fact his first run in handicap company and he looked well treated and with only five pounds more to carry here he could still be one step ahead of the handicapper. Desert Rat has only modest form in hurdle races this spring but he has shown signs of ability and is still relatively unexposed so at the age of four he could still be improving therefore the market could be the best guide to his chances. Anticipating has not been seen for more than a year now but as a result he has been eased in the ratings. Fitness will have to be a question but the yard have travelled a fair way from their southern base so any moves in the market should be noted. But for the winner we return to Weet Yer Turn.
Storm Prospect 11-4 (11-12) Held up, headway 3 out, led next, edged left before last, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gf beating Rosie's Glory (10-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Anticipating 4-1fav (10-3) In touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened soon after, 7th of 12, 28l behind Fleet Street (11-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar '07.
Lawgiver (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up, chased winner to 3 out, weakening when hit last, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Boss Imperial (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Dennick 14-1 (10-7) Held up, chased leaders after 3rd, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Blushing Hilary (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Our Kenny 25-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, outpaced 3 out, 6th of 15, 18l behind Rajeh (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May '07.
Blue Buster 7-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, raced keenly, effort after 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 8, 18l behind Lit Et Mixe (10-11) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Apr.
Macchiato 7-4fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, led between last 2, soon clear, won at Hexham 2m sll hdl (5) hvy beating Toulouse Express (11-5) by 18l, 6 ran.
Monroe Gold 9-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 15th of 16, well behind Apollo Creed (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Desert Rat (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, 4th of 6, 7l behind Mr Aitch (11-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Weet Yer Tern (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up, hit 2nd, chased leaders 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, hit last, every chance flat, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Boss Imperial (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
