tracked leader, outpaced before 2 out, soon ridden and lost place, no impression after
led, ridden after 3 out, headed next, soon lost place, weakened last
mid-division, tracked leaders after 4 out, led 2 out, went right last, ridden out flat, kept on well
mid-division, lost place before 4th, behind 4 out, weakened and pulled up before next
mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to take 3rd flat, no chance with front pair
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, every chance last, soon ridden, no impression flat
behind, outpaced when ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, effort to challenge 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression with front pair last, weakened flat
It’s no great surprise to see GREAT FIGHTER turned out again quickly under a penalty after his demolition job at Ayr last Friday. Though an argument could be made that the visor had the desired effect, Jim Goldie’s charge had been running well previously over hurdles in decent company and he’s difficult to oppose today. Aldeburgh is better on the Flat and Sleepy Haven remains in the handicapper’s grip but Idder and Mountain Kingdom can probably make their presence felt and Meadowcroft Boy would have a chance if recapturing his best form.
Sleepy Haven (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Led, headed 2 out, ridden before last, one pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Runswick Royal (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Wisty (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Led, clear before 4th until normal 3 out, headed omitted 2 out, no extra flat, 11th of 15, 19l behind Massini's Trap (10-2) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Great Fighter 4-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway to go 3rd before 3 out, led before last, kept on well, won at Ayr 2m hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Azzuri (11-11) by 5l, 8 ran.
Meadowcroft Boy 4-1 (10-0) Behind, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 34 3/4l behind Runswick Royal (11-1) at Kelso 2m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Idder (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Tracked leader, led 5 out, headed 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Mr Kite (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 28-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, rear and slight mistake 4 out, ridden and progress after 2 out, stayed on into 7th last, kept on same pace run-in, 6th of 22, 8 1/4l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Aldeburgh 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, not much room 1f out, kept on and went 3rd place inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mornington (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Weapon Of Choice (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, headway and mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, 16th of 17, dist behind Stamp Your Feet (10-3) at Haydock 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
