always behind, never dangerous
led, mistake 2nd, headed approaching next, tracked leader, pushed along 10th, struggling when fell next
mid division, ridden and headway 4 out, kept on one pace from next, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on well, driven clear flat
whipped round start, soon well detached, headway into mid division when brought down 11th
mid division, ridden 4 out, weakened next
always behind, mistake 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 10th
mid division, pushed along 12th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, kept on one pace from next
chased leaders, hampered 11th, driven next, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, headway 4 out, ridden and effort next, soon weakened
mid division, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on one paced, never on terms
mid division, hampered 11th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind, not jumped well, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
A competitive field goes to post for the summer plate and many have chances on their best form, Il Capitano, Chicuelo, Brother Joe and Ballycassidy are all sure to have their supporters and we will take a chance on Ballycassidy. The gelding from the Peter Bowen yard is an improving novice and his lates win over Pietro Bembo suggests he could have been let in lightly off this mark for his first try in handicap company. Chicuelo won this race last year but runs off a much higher mark here and that may just catch him out. Il Capitano fell early when sent off favourite over course and distance last time but fell at the third. If his confidence has not been effected he will not be far away. Brother Joe would win this easily if it were a hurdle race and he has been in fair form over fences. However he has never been in a race as competitive over fences and he may not enjoy the hustle and bustle so he is opposed on this occasion. Of the remainder Kaki Crazy has found a new lease of life since changing yards and he looks to be on a fair mark so it would be no surprise if he were to run a good race at a big price. Goldstreet is an Irish raider who is another that is worth noting in the market but we are happy to stick with Ballycassidy.