mid-division, ridden 3rd, weakened next, behind when mistake last
held up last, ridden and some headway 4 out, never dangerous
soon led, reminder 3rd, ridden 4th, headed 3 out, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway after 4th, ridden and challenged 2 out, every chance last, ran on
in touch, ridden 3rd, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out, behind when mistake last
mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden 2 out, not quicken flat
held up in touch, headway approaching 2nd, ridden 4th, weakened approaching next
chased leader, ridden 4th, weakened 3 out, jumped left next, tailed off
held up, headway 3rd, ridden 3 out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden 3rd, weakened next
in rear, ridden 3rd, weakened next
Perkys Pride, three times a winner in Ireland, has failed to sparkle in four starts for Martin Pipe and while it would come as no surprise to see him return to winning ways there has been little sign of encouragement so far. A market move would be interesting though. Stablemate Tango Royal has also disappointed since joining the Pipe yard and, although dropping in the weights, remains one to watch rather than bet on. Topweight Bohill Lad will be suited by any further drying of the ground but has been below par of late and is difficult to recommend along with the Paul Nicholls-trained Robyn Alexander, who has looked badly treated in two starts in handicap company since his novice hurdle success. The hat-trick seeking Laurel Prince is 20lbs higher than when landing the first of those two races and may now be in the grip of the handicapper. Quabmatic was all out to beat Charlies Future at Taunton last month and may struggle to follow up off a 7lb higher mark so the vote goes to Nemisto. Richard Lee's gelding looked in need of the run, after a two month break, when down the field behind Coquelles at Hereford last month but is well treated on earlier form and looks worth a bet at forecast odds.
