prominent, weakened quickly and pulled up before 5th, broke blood vessel
in touch, ridden approaching 5th, hit 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 4th, led after 3 out, soon clear, comfortably
always behind, pulled up before 5th
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division until weakened 5th
never better than mid-division
behind, headway 4th, ridden to chase leading pair briefly after 3 out, weakened before next
stumbled 1st, always behind, tailed off
in touch, effort 3 out, 6th and weakening when fell 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division until weakened 5th, broke blood vessel
led, hit 1st, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon one pace
behind, headway 5th, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner
Not a race to be getting too heavily involved in and Beechwood is taken to account for Barella and Fast Mix. The selection is a regular at this level and having finished third as behind horses rated 118 and 125, there is the possibility that even if the front two didnt quite run up to their marks, a reproduction of that effort would suffice. Fast Mix was rated well into three figures in his pomp but has lost the plot. Any Pipe runner in this level has to come into the equation regardless of form, so the market is watched. Barella won a seller last time out around here and has to be granted some respect. That said, the time was fairly slow and he is having to give weight away to his rivals on this occasion. Baloo is exposed at 11 years young and might be a better betting proposition over further. Pedler's Profiles has proven form on fast ground and is reappearing after an absence. Mouseen is probably better than his first run over hurdles suggests but that isn't saying too much. Our Time fell on his latest bow and could have place claims if keeping on his feet. There are arguably better betting races than this on Saturday and for a token interest, we recommend Beechwood.
Barella (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) In touch, went 3rd after 4th, ridden after 3 out, led approaching next, clear last, kept on well, won at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd in Jun beating Mambo (10-7) by 6l, 8 ran.
Pedler's Profiles 11-10fav (11-6) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, chased winner from 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression when not fluent 2 out, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Pips Assertive Way (10-7) at Stratford 2m nov sll hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Beechwood 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, fading when mistake last, 3rd of 18, 11l behind Lunar Crystal (11-0) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Fast Mix (FR) 33-1 (10-3) In rear, some headway 6th, weakened next, 10th of 12, well behind Treasury Counsel (10-7) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Sunset King (USA) 7-1 (10-13) Prominent, ridden approaching 6th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 7, 28l behind Brochrua (10-10) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gf.
Missouri (USA) 20-1 (10-9) Always rear, struggling 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Hi Dancer (11-10) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov clm hdl (5) sft in Mar.
Honeystreet (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) In touch till ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 14, 31l behind Trouble At Bay (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Nov '03.
Baloo 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division until weakened 3 out, 12th of 16, well behind Nicki Boy (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
