prominent, not fluent 5th, ridden after 3 out, chasing winner when not fluent next, no impression approaching last, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, took keen hold, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, weakening when mistake 2 out
led, jinked left and unseated rider 4th
tracked leaders and raced wide, weakened 2 out
held up in touch, left in lead 4th, stepped at 2 out, soon in command, shaken up flat, readily
took keen hold, in touch in rear, closed from 6th, weakened 2 out
OURSININLAW should have plenty of stamina for this race having won last month over three miles, whilst we forgive Humbel Lad who unseated his rider on his first run under rules but Lady Soughton should be the biggest danger to our selection if replicating form shown at Ffos Las two months ago. Oursininlaw was disappointing at Cartmel recently when finishing some way behind Identity Parade. However, before this a solid victory at Fakenham beating Oedipe confirms our interest. Although the trip is a lot shorter today he has shown some decent form over the distance but admittedly not winning. We expect him to score here. Lady Soughton is worth strong consideration as she has progressed well so far this term without getting the win. Off a favourable mark here there is room for improvement and much is needed after finishing a distance behind Flaming Gorge in her last appearance. Humbel Lad did not offer a very promising start to his career but Richard Guest had a 50% strike rate with the hurdle races at Southwell last year and more can be expected from his entry in this race. We choose Oursininlaw to win this one.
Oursininlaw (IRE) 5-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 6th of 10, 16l behind Identity Parade (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Buckden (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 7f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 11, 33l behind Thecircleoftrust (10-8) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in May.
Day Time Run (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, never on terms, 6th of 12, 19l behind Clerk's Choice (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Humbel Lad (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Took keen hold, held up, headway 3rd, weakened 6th, well behind when blundered and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Pure Faith (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf, 7 ran.
Lady Soughton (IRE) 3-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, effort 3 out, no extra from next, 3rd of 7, 32l behind Flaming Gorge (11-0) at Chepstow 2m NH mdn hdl (4) hvy in Apr.
Princess Laila (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 28l behind Alverstone (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f N H flat (6) gd in Oct.
