held up in touch,chased winner going to 2 out, no impression approaching last
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place approaching 6th, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, weakened 3 out
in rear, pushed along 6th, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenged last, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra last 100 yards
held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, no impression from last
held up towards rear, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, quickly lost place after 5th, soon pulled up
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, hit last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, one pace
chased leaders, hit last, one pace
led, headed and hit 7th, ridden and weakened approaching last
close up, led 7th, ridden and under pressure last, kept on run-in, held on well towards finish
chased leaders, no impression from 2 out
Nonrunner
After a taking victory when trying this assignment for the first time HAZELDENE looks set to follow up under a penalty with Front Rank looking the danger while Goldan Jess might be the one for each-way punters. Six lengths was the margin of victory for the selection in what, in class terms at least, was a better race over course and distance. Had he been carrying the 7lbs extra he has on his back here that day he still would have scored so if running up to the same form he should score. Front Rank has a decent chance of winning as he also steps down in class. Goldan Jess is a little inconsistent but looks to have place chances while Marsool is respected from a top yard and should be competitive under this rating now in a handicap away from novice company. A tricky end to the card but Hazeldene should follow up.
Goldan Jess (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, headway approaching last, no impression on leaders, 10th of 24, 10l behind Lord Ragnar (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (3) gs in Nov.
Front Rank (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) In touch, lost place 3rd, behind next, stayed on from 2 out, unable to trouble leaders, 5th of 12, 15l behind Sure Josie Sure (11-7) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Long Distance (FR) 40-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, last of 13, well behind Stopped Out (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Apr.
Benmadigan (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 12l behind Ramsden Boy (10-13) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Annibale Caro 4-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Cast Iron Casey (11-12) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct, 11 ran.
Player (FR) 16-1 (10-12) In touch, outpaced when hit 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 33l behind Heez A Steel (10-11) at Kelso 2m 6f hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Marsool 8-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, held up behind, outpaced 4 out, never able to challenge, 6th of 9, 19l behind Samizdat (10-8) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Ethan's Star (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Prominent until weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off from next, 11th of 15, well behind Mith Hill (10-8) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Nevsky Bridge 17-2 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, disputing 3rd and staying on when fell last, in a race won by Heavenly Chorus (11-3) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Apr, 11 ran.
Wensleydale Web 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, not fluent 3 out, soon lost place, no impression, 7th of 11, 30l behind Heavenly Chorus (11-3) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Painted Sky 11-1 (10-11) Led to 4th, weakened approaching 3 out, soon tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Knight In Purple (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Prominent, led 3rd until after 5th, led approaching 3 out until after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 11th of 16, 27l behind I'm In The Pink (11-3) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Maska Pony (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway on inside before 7th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 4th of 13, 24l behind Wor Rom (10-11) at Southwell 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Safin (GER) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, led approaching 7th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened going to 2 out, 7th of 10, 38l behind Diavoleria (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Mar.
Hazeldene 9-2 (10-1) Made all, soon clear, hit 3 out, stayed on well from last, won at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr beating Nevertika (10-13) by 6l, 9 ran.
