made all, clear over 3f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, unchallenged
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd entering final furlong, kept on, not reach winner
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and outpaced when hung right from over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 3f out, soon ridden, edged right and kept on final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Key Decision is given the vote here to put behind a very disappointing effort at Musselburgh last time and while he does provide quite a handful for his riders, he has major claims if re-producing his second placing on his penultimate start. That was a Thirsk maiden, where he battled on tenaciously when headed by the winner Criterion inside the final furlong. That performance is as good as what is on offer. Tsaroxy returns after an eight week break. Although he has tackled hurdling before, the majority of his flat performances were over shorter distances and he does appear pretty one paced when asked for his efforts. La Vecchia Scuola proved herself a revelation in the closing weeks of the NH season with back-to-back victories at the two day Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr. She disappointed in the Swinton Hurdle and perhaps was just feeling the effects of that busy schedule lately. Saluscraggie caused a surprise when landing a Catterick handicap for todays apprentice. She won with a deal of authority although this does appear a tougher event. Key Decision gets the vote to put behind that disappointing handicap debut at Musselburgh.
Bajan Parkes 16-1 (9-0) Led, raced keenly, headed over 7f out, raced in 2nd until just over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, well behind Maslak (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Wild Fell Hall (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 7l behind Royal Amnesty (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Key Decision (IRE) 10-3fav (9-2) Led until ridden and headed over 2f out, gradually weakened, last of 8, 16l behind Royal Amnesty (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Tsaroxy (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 18, 5l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Calzaghe (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 10l behind Brief Goodbye (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (4) gs.
Nelsons Column (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-7) Soon led, headed after 3f, remained in touch, ridden along when weakening over 1f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Snowed Under (8-10) at Beverley 1m 1f hcap (4) gd.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 50-1 (7-13) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Buccellati (8-10) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 4f out, led again 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Annibale Caro (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gf.
Saluscraggie 25-1 (8-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr beating Collette's Choice (8-8) by 3l, 12 ran.
