chased leaders, reminders 3rd, weakened before 3 out
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next
led after 1st, jumped slightly left, headed before 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
keen early, in touch, ridden 5th, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
not fluent, led to after 1st, chased leader, lost place before 3 out, no impression from next
held up, headway approaching 3 out, kept on, never troubled leaders
mid-division, steady headway 5th, led before 2 out, soon clear, driven out comfortably
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and kept on from next
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 3 out, one pace from next
in touch, switched to race wide 4th, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
always behind
mid-division, reminders 3rd, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
chased leaders, hit 4 out, driven next, kept on same pace when not fluent last 2
This looks the weaker division of the pair and we like Breakwater House against Diamond Frontier and Cast Iron Casey. Breakwater House was a little disappointing on seasonal reappearance but he showed a liking for this track when obliging on debut. The fact that he returns so quickly after a modest run suggests that the trainer thinks that it was all an off day at the office. Diamond Frontier won over 1m6f on the level for Charles O'Brien. A drop in trip isn't obvious but Denis O Regan has selected him ahead of Cast Iron Casey. Realism has some pieces of flat form that entitle him to consideration and seems capable of demonstrating his form on any surface. Thunderwing was disappointing on his latest start and will need to find something in order to be competitive here. Presque Perde was moderate on the flat but drying conditions would suit and any move for Keith Reveley's charge is noted. Not a race that will live long in the memory and we are with Breakwater House.
Airforce 100-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Quws Law (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 16 ran.
Breakwater House (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, no danger after, 7th of 16, 27l behind Kealshore Boy (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Cast Iron Casey (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up, effort 3 out, weakening when mistake last, 8th of 10, 25l behind Rodrigo Gonzales (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Diamond Frontier (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 5th to 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, well behind Tazbar (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 6f nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Fred Bojangals (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Silver By Nature (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Lisselan Champion (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Led and disputed, ridden in 2nd before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 18, well behind Ballytrim (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f hdl hvy.
Macs Island (IRE) Heron Island gelding out of modest point-to-pointer Lady Clara.
Perez (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 11th of 16, 11l behind Evolution Ex (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gd in Sept '06 (Flat).
Realism (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner between last 2, kept on but no impression, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Albinus (10-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
The Honest Fiddler 200-1 (11-2) Held up, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 5th of 15, 21l behind Corkage (11-2) at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gf in Dec.
Thunderwing (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, well behind Andytown (11-1) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Ticket To Freedom (NZ) 28-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 16, 10l behind Puy d'Arnac (11-3) at Catterick 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Uncle Michael 200-1 (11-4) Mid-division until weakened after 4 out, 14th of 16, 45l behind Kealshore Boy (11-4) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Moscow Mandate (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, chased leaders 4th, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, well behind Topflight Wildbird (10-13) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Rowdy Exit (IRE) 200-1 (10-6) Always behind, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Quws Law (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 16 ran.
Presque Perdre 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 4th of 9, 15l behind Florentino (10-5) at Kelso 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
