always handy, led 3 out, joined when fell next
mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, left and 3rd place 2 out, soon ridden, went 2nd after last, one pace
towards rear, ridden 2 out, kept on from after last, no impression
always behind, lost touch after 3rd, soon beaten and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon beaten
led until headed 3 out, ridden and soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and beaten from 4 out
mid-division, lost place after 3rd, soon beaten and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, every chance 3 out, ridden and weakened from next
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace flat
tracked leaders, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, headway and every chance and going well when left 5 lengths leader 2 out, driven clear after last
always towards rear, kept on after last, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, behind and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear
mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, left 5 lengths 2nd and hampered 2 out, ridden and soon one pace
TOUCH OF IRISH should be a tough nut to crack if translating the form he showed in bumpers to this discipline. The penalised pair set the standard. Lord Larsson didn't look any great shakes on his first two starts but beat a couple of well regarded individuals at Newcastle and there was no hint of a fluke about the success. There should be more to come from him and he'll benefit from a longer trip in due course. Sea Storm came to this game rather late in the day but he's adapted pretty well and could pick up some prize money for his connections although it's difficult to envisage him landing the lion's share. There are some interesting hurdling debutants and the market may prove to be revealing with regard to their chances but it would be a surprise if Touch Of Irish weren't at the head of it. He won twice before finishing second in the Grade 2 at Aintree and his season culminated with a fine fifth behind Cousin Vinny at Punchestown. It will be disappointing if Touch Of Irish can't go close on his hurdling bow.
Lord Larsson 8-1 (11-1) Held up, tracked leaders 5th, led approaching last, driven out, won at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Magellan Straits (11-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sea Storm (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Mid division, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 6th of 13, 13l behind Woody Waller (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Allanard (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) In touch, lost place approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, well behind Reindeer Dippin (11-1) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Ardent Number 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, lost place over 7f out, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Harbour Breeze (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Mar '06, 9 ran.
Authentic Act (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 50l behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-8) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Balyan (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always behind, 10th of 12, well behind Kyber (10-5) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Exciting Car (FR) 4-1 (10-11) Soon led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 11, 27l behind Southerness (11-1) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Feb.
For A Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, held up behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 38l behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-8) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Nonotreally 100-1 (10-10) Prominent, led 3 out, ridden approaching last, headed after, gradually weakened flat, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Sam Patch 66-1 (10-8) Mid-division, tracked leaders 4 out, ridden 2 out, weakened from last, 5th of 9, 13l behind Singing Wizard (11-1) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Snowed Under 20-1 (9-12) Chased clear leader, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, eased final 2f, last of 12, well behind Shimoni (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept (Flat).
Touch of Irish 10-1 (12-0) 4th of 17, 16l behind Cousin Vinny (12-0) at Punchestown 2m nhf Grd 1 (1) gd in Apr.
Waterloo Corner 80-1 (10-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 29l behind Royal Rationale (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Yarrow Valley 250-1 (11-0) Mid-division, beaten 2 out, last of 14, well behind First Stream (11-0) at Kelso 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Stopped Out 22-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 14, 25l behind Ballybriggan (10-13) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd.
Weetfromthechaff 10-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong and every chance, no extra home, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Just Timmy Marcus (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb (Flat).
