mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
always towards rear, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked winner, headway and every chance 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
made all, ridden 2 out, driven clear flat, eased close home
held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, mid-division 5th, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out
towards rear, ridden and some headway from 3 out, one pace from next
Recovery Man has disappointed more than once since winning a Galway bumper last summer but appears to have been found a perfect opportunity to break his maiden tag over hurdles by his shrewd handler. Although his bumper win was achieved with an ease in the ground, a quick surface is what he appears most effective on and his latest effort behind Master Gladiator reads well. The winner justified odds on favouritism subsequently and is a decent sort. Lucinda Russell's decision to allow Corkage take his chance in last seasons Cheltenham bumper indicates he is a horse of some promise. The trip should not prove a problem however, his lack of experience would be the concern on his hurdling debut. Hi Density landed a very ordinary contest over the course last time out. All his racing to then had been in testing conditions. It is extremely difficult to make out what he achieved last time although he is a horse open to plenty of improvement. Stylish Shot was stuck on well behind Mr Jack Daniels last time out. He had shown some promise in early season juvenile hurdles for Jessica Harrington over in Ireland last season but it is hard to see him beating the three previously mentioned. Of the remainder support for Estuary House would be significant but is highly unlikely given the type of contest and he will be seen to better effect in handicaps. Recovery Man is given the nod to land the opener.
Bobbing Cove 66-1 (10-11) Led, hit 7th, weakened quickly and pulled up 2 out in race won by Dundock (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 13 ran.
Corkage (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, in rear final 5f, 18th of 23, 37l behind Cousin Vinny (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m nhf Grd 1 (1) gs in Mar.
Estuary House (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 25l behind Heezazari (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
Flemross (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, improved to 2nd 4f out, challenged over 2f out, kept on, no extra close home, 5th of 17, 4l behind Liams Way (10-13) at Down Royal 2m nhf gf in May.
Hi Density (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Left in lead 1st, headed 3rd, tracked leader, led going well 2 out, drew clear approaching last, easily, won at Perth 2m hdl (4) gf in May beating Falcon's Tribute (11-5) by 24l, 8 ran.
Recovery Man (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) 2nd of 27, 3 1/2l behind Master Gladiator (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f mdn hdl frm in May.
Shopfrontspecialst (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Raced keenly, tracked leader, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 22l behind Schofield (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gf in May.
Teenando (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, reminders after 4th, soon outpaced, rallied 4 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 19l behind Lady Sambury (9-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Apr.
Hurricane Warning (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) In touch, hit 3rd, driven and disputing 3rd when pecked and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Storm Prospect (11-12) at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gf in May, 8 ran.
Stylish Shot (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, effort and every chance last, ridden and kept on flat, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Mr Jack Daniells (11-3) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in May.
Bayfirth (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 4 out, outpaced next, well beaten when fell 2 out in race won by Solway Bee (10-2) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr, 14 ran.
