mid-division, going well and making headway to challenge leaders when fell 4 out
prominent, ridden and weakened from 4 out
towards rear, smooth headway to chase leaders 8th, ridden 3 out, went left and hit next, soon weakened
towards rear, effort 7th, soon beaten
towards rear, good headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, ridden approaching next, gradually weakened
always towards rear, ridden and lost place 8th, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, lost touch 8th
mid-division, led after 6th, headed after 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from next
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead after 4 out, shaken up after 2 out, driven clear run-in
mid-division, headway to chase winner 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
led, headed 6th, stayed in touch until ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, headway from 4 out to chase leaders, ridden approaching next, weakening when hit last
tracked leaders until ridden and one pace from 3 out
Cheltenham bumper winner I'm Delilah was held when falling at the last on her hurdling debut at Kelso when last seen in November and the Nicky Richards inmate may be best watched today, with preference for Laureldean Melody who gets the vote ahead of Senora Snoopy. The last mentioned has had plenty of chances but Ferdy Murphy's mare has shown a consistent level of form and should be thereabouts again but may once more have to settle for minor honours. Recent course winner Seeking Justice may struggle to give weight away all round, while Princess Flame ran better last time but needs to improve to trouble the judge. The vote though goes to Richard Fahey's Laureldean Melody, who has shown decent form in bumpers and he may be worth chancing on her first start over hurdles.
Seeking Justice (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, led approaching next, drew clear after 2 out, easily, won at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec beating Powerberry (10-11) by 16l, 11 ran.
Blue Magneto (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (11-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, soon no extra, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 18l behind Melon Delta (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy nhf gd in May.
Fizanni (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Raced wide in mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd at last, 3rd of 11, 22l behind Arctic Echo (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec '06.
I'm Delilah 2-1 (10-5) Not fluent, mid-division, headway 3 out, staying on one pace when fell at the last in race won by Akarem (10-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 16 ran.
Lady Rapido (IRE) 18-1 (10-4) Held up mid-division, pushed along 4f out, chased winner over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Le Platino (10-11) at Catterick 2m nhf (5) gf in Dec.
Laureldean Melody (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Razor Royale (10-9) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Sept.
Meteoric Rise (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division until weakened after 4 out, 7th of 16, 30l behind Topflight Wildbird (10-13) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft.
Our Nicole (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Led, soon clear, reduced lead 5f out, headed and no extra from early straight, 7th of 16, 22l behind Rock Steady (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m nhf sft in Dec.
Outdoor Sally (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 10th halfway, progress 3 out, close 4th approaching 2 out, soon weakened quickly, 15th of 22, well behind Shanghide (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Dec '06.
Princess Flame (GER) 7-2 (10-10) In touch, headway 4 out, chased leader before 2 out, driven to challenge and every chance last, unable to quicken, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Lady Pilot (10-7) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Senora Snoopy (IRE) 2-1 (10-7) In touch, headway halfway, led 2 out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Hue (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Tigerific (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression approaching next, 5th of 13, 37l behind Overbranch (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
Treacle Moon 15-2 (10-13) Prominent until weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 16, 25l behind Puy d'Arnac (11-3) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) In touch, blundered badly 2 out, soon lost place, ridden and no impression from 3 out, 5th of 13, 24l behind Los Nadis (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Uncommited (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, close up 6th, challenged 3 out, led briefly last, one pace flat, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Valentines Lady (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
