mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but no impression
mid-division on outside, ridden and closed over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, held by winner
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
prominent, not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, held when not much room inside final furlong, no extra
prominent, led 1f out, ridden and held on well inside final furlong
soon towards rear, ridden on outside over 1f, no impression
slowly into stride, always in rear
Withdrawn
None of these inspire confidence with both Calin's Lad and Back From Dubai dropping down in trip after placing over a mile. Youllovemewheniwin scored over track and trip last year but returns to action for a new yard while Porfin’s recent form has taken a dip. RED WALLS has only won over the minimum distance so far but he’s back on a winning mark and this looks easier than his recent assignments.
Porfin (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Blackcurrent (8-8) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Youllovemewheniwin (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, no impression final 2f, well beaten final furlong, 11th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Royal Advice (10-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Calin's Lad 6-1 (9-4) Held up rear of mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Covert Mission (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Red Walls 20-1 (8-3) Chased winner, pushed along and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Miss Nay Never (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Back From Dubai (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final 150 yards, no extra in 3rd soon after, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Weloof (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
The Nail Gunner (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Headway to lead after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sparkle In His Eye (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Elland Road Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Della Mare (9-7) at Southwell 6f stks (6) pol in Mar.
Sparkling Diamond 150-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on, nearest finish, 7th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Tommytwohoots (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Symbol of Hope 16-1 (9-9) Close up, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Louis Treize (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Abel Handy (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Thrilla In Manila (9-4) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gf in Sep.