in touch, weakened 4 out, behind when fell last
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, stayed on well from last
prominent, every chance 3 out, led approaching last, pushed out
always behind
in touch, outpaced 3 out, one pace from next
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on one pace
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon one pace
always behind
towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mistakes, always behind
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
DOESLESSTHANME, picked up for ¿115,000 at the Doncaster sales makes plenty of appeal on his hurdling debut and gets the vote over Tiraz To Carbury, Pakineo Des Pictons and Son Of Flicka. Howard Johnson has two in the line-up but Adieu Mari needs to step up massively on his first start behind Noble Alan at Perth. Jockey bookings point to Doeslessthanme as the one. A winner of both of his starts in bumpers last season, this son of Definite Article is an exciting prospect and if he jumps even close to professionally he should go close. Son Of Flicka makes his hurdling debut today and is related to several decent hurdlers, whilst Putitawayforayear may need more time. Pakineo Des Pictons won his sole bumper start at Hexham and is one to watch in the betting but the stable haven't got going yet. Border Reiver and Grand Union are others for consideration, however in an open race it is Doeslessthanme who gets our vote.
Adieu Mari (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Noble Alan (11-5) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
Border Reiver 7-2 (10-7) Held up behind, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Cape Tribulation (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Doeslessthanme (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Made all, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar beating Honest John (10-5) by 4l, 10 ran.
Formby (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened after 4th, tailed off, 8th of 13, well behind Drever Route (10-12) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Grand Union (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 20l behind Desert Vision (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Linda's Theatre 150-1 (10-9) Always behind, 9th of 13, well behind Drever Route (10-12) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Pakineo des Pictons (FR) 5-1 (11-2) Towards rear, headway 6f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, won at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov beating Broadway Star (10-11) by 3l, 12 ran.
Putitawayforayear (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Always behind, 10th of 14, 45l behind Noble Alan (11-5) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Sept.
Son Of Flicka 3-1 (11-7) Tracked winner, challenged 3f out, soon driven and outpaced, ridden and one pace final furlong, no chance winner, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Frascati Park (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Tiraaz To Carbury (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Soon led, mistake 4th, strongly pressed 5 out, headed next, weakened 3 out, 9th of 18, 45l behind Alpha Ridge (11-9) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl hvy in Sept.
Water Music (FR) 200-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders until ridden and weakened over 6f out, 11th of 15, 34l behind Poseidon (11-1) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) gs in Jan.
Cross The Palm (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always behind, 12th of 13, 45l behind Sharevar (11-3) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf in Jun.
Ella Maccadella 100-1 (10-7) With leaders, led halfway, headed over 4f out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 34l behind Sir Boreas Hawk (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gd in Jan '07.
Miss Colima 80-1 (10-12) In rear, blundered 4th, soon struggling, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 8, well behind Hi Density (10-12) at Perth 2m hdl (4) gf in May.
Newsham Glory 3-1 (11-7) Led & sn wl clr; rn out 13 ran out in race won by River Line (12-0) at Mordon 3m ptp gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Crystal Witch 66-1 (10-2) Towards rear, ridden over 5f out, plugged on one pace, 6th of 12, 16l behind Russian War (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Jul.
