in touch, headway to lead before 3 out, ridden clear when hit last, stayed on
held up, outpaced 3 out, no impression
mid-division, headway 4 out, effort next, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on flat
in touch, disputed lead 4th, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
raced wide, held up in rear, struggling 5th, never dangerous
chased leaders to 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up, headway 4 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out, no impression
made most, headed before 3 out, weakened next
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be All For The Cause, Berwick Law and Brook No Argument with the vote going to Berwick Law. The selection was a fair sort in bumpers and ran as if in need of the run when fourth behind Marleybow. He looks sure to strip fitter and he looks a value bet. All For The Cause rates the main danger on his latest second behind Montana Slim as he looks sure to be suited by this flat track and with his yard continuing in good form he will not be far away. Brook No Argument was a fair sort in bumpers and was third behind Star Beat last time. He is another that is sure to improve but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip. Of the remainder, It's Teescompnents showed ability last seen but did not progress as expected and with this in mind for the winner we return to Berwick Law.
All For The Cause (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, tracked winner, led before 3 out, led and clear last, ridden and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Montana Slim (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Amble Forge (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Not fluent, led until after 5th, weakened soon after next, 8th of 12, 36l behind Ohana (10-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Berwick Law (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Held up, outpaced 6th, steady headway approaching 3 out, no impression, 4th of 16, 10l behind Marleybow (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Merigo (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Led to 2nd, remained prominent until weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 44l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-5) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Salsero (FR) 20-1 (10-12) In rear, no chance from 7th, tailed off, 9th of 18, well behind Rood Report (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Special Flight (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 10, 18l behind Dazzling Jim (10-11) at Stratford 2m mdn nhf (4) gf in Jun '06.
Brook No Argument 5-2 (10-7) Chased leader, led 6th, headed after 3 out, no extra from last, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Star Beat (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Its Teescomponents (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up, headway halfway, weakened 5f out, 15th of 20, well behind Turbo Linn (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Apr.
Sting (GER) 100-1 (10-9) Behind, not fluent 4th, never dangerous, 9th of 16, well behind Akarem (10-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
