chased leaders, 2nd 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed last strides
took keen hold towards rear, headway chasing leaders 5f out, driven along and one pace in 4th final 2f, weakened into 5th inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after
chased leaders, weakened 3f out
held up in last pair, pushed along and struggling in rear halfway, tailed off and pulled up 5f out
with leader, pushed along and lost 2nd 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
held up towards rear, no impression final 2f
pulled hard, tracked leaders on inside, weakened inside final 3f
tracked leading pair, 3rd and one pace final 2f
led, narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, led again final strides
took keen hold, soon mid-division on outside, pushed along and lost place 7f out, towards rear and no chance after
held up towards rear, some headway past weakening rivals final furlong, never involved
mid-division, good headway on outside chasing leaders halfway, weakened 3f out
held up last, headway over 2f out, kept on into never nearer 4th inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along and struggling halfway, kept on final 2f, never nearer
Portrush Ted came in for good support on his introduction at Uttoxeter in March and duly obliged. He has a penalty to carry and this looks a better race though he's an obvious contender. Nestor Park started a short-priced favourite on his debut at Bangor but couldn't quite get to the winner though he'll be better for the experience. Bomber's Moon started off with a very good second at Warwick but couldn't handle Grade 2 company at Aintree so the vote goes to DR RHYTHM. The winner of a point at Holnicote by 25l when in the care of Jack Barber, the son of Kalanisi looks a bright prospect and can start off with a victory under Rules.
Portrush Ted (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Ran green at times, in rear, switched right 6f out, pushed along and closed 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m (4) sft in Mar beating Victarion (11-2) by 2 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ar Mest (FR) Diamond Boy gelding out of Shabada.
Bomber's Moon 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 5f out, tailed off, 17th of 19, dist behind Lalor (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gd in Apr.
Dr Rhythm (IRE) 4-6fav (10-7) A.p; went 2nd 15; led aft 3 out; easy, won at Holnicote 3m mdn gf in May beating Tree Sparrow (12-0) by 25l, 10 ran.
High Rail High Chaparral gelding out of Cool Catena.
Kingsley (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden 6f out, tailed off from 4f out, last of 10, dist behind Cresswell Legend (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Lord Getaway (IRE) 5-1 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 5th 1/2way, some prog 3out, 3rd app str, ko without threatening str, 3rd of 6, dist behind Pass The Ball (11-11) at Ballingarry 3m in Jun.
Loud As Lions (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Misspublican.
Malachite 9-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Skidoosh (10-12) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Oct.
Nestor Park (FR) 6-5fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Ballygomartin (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f (6) gd in Oct.
Roc Merle (IRE) Milan gelding out of Me Grannys Endoors.
Stockburn (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened over 5f out, 10th of 16, 19 1/4l behind Skidoosh (10-12) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in Oct.
Tea Time On Mars 13-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along 6f out, switched right and headway over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Holryale (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) gs in May.
The Raven's Return Scorpion gelding out of Mimis Bonnet.
Wallace Spirit (FR) Le Harve gelding out of In Love New.
