led until after 3rd, led after next, headed 9th, led 2 out, headed before last, led soon after landing at the last, headed close home
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2 out, led before awkward last, headed soon after landing, stayed on, led again close home
tracked leader, led after 3rd, headed after next, led 9th, headed 2 out, no extra flat
tracked leaders on inside, not fluent 4th or 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, 3rd last, unable to challenge
held up behind leaders, not fluent 6th, pushed along before 3 out, outpaced next, weakened before last
Lord Wishes, who has won twice around here, goes well fresh and the veteran is worth a market check in this. Aye Right is also a dual course winner and has won three of four starts this season, though is climbing the weights. Hopefully, a couple of hurdle runs will have restored BORDEAUX BILL’s confidence as he’s well handicapped on his best form. Brian Ellison’s charge gets the nod ahead of Something Brewing, who fell on his chasing bow but could go close with a clear round. Irish raider Mistermoonboy and Ballycrystal Court also have a squeak.
Aye Right (IRE) 9-4fav (10-12) Chased leading pair, tracked leader 3rd, led travelling well approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly run-in, won at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Jan beating Road To Gold (10-11) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bordeaux Bill (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd after 4 out, led next, driven and headed between last 2, no extra in 3rd flat, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Thosedaysaregone (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Lord Wishes (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Tracked clear leader, close up 6th, lost place before 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 6th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Surf And Turf (10-0) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Mistermoonboy (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace in 3rd approaching last, 3rd of 11, 7 1/4l behind Johnbb (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Something Brewing (FR) 6-1 (10-12) In rear, ridden 4f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Belabour (11-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ballycrystal Court (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 3 out, faded flat, 5th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Ballynanty (10-9) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gd in Jan.
