held up in touch, not fluent 1st, mistake next, not fluent 7th, challenged 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on flat
held up in touch, led 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on under pressure flat
not fluent, raced keenly, led to 2nd, with leader, hit 7th, still every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, raced keenly, headway when blundered 8th, weakened after next, tailed off
held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, reminder after 6th, never dangerous
held up, headway approaching 6th, weakened 9th, tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent 9th, headway when not fluent 3 out, hit last, never reached leaders
prominent, not fluent 5th, weakened after 8th
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenged after 2 out, ridden flat, not quicken towards finish
in rear, blundered 7th, soon tailed off, blundered 9th, pulled up before 3 out
with leader, led 2nd, headed 3 out, weakened after 2 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 7th, mistake next, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, not fluent 5th or 6th, behind when mistake 8th, tailed off
Have the notebook handy for this race because it features some really nice types. Ferdy Murphy recently flagged up The Hollinwell as one of his nicest prospects but there are plenty of others here of interest too. We'll suggest BACCHANALIANBERTIE but would have to fear the representatives from the big yards. Bluegun won nicely over course and distance in April, the form looks solid and he has plenty of scope. Great Endeavour is also penalised following a ready success at Southwell although the runner-up has since been turned over at odds-on. That pair both won point-to-points in Ireland as did Ballygaddy and Project Gallery who have to be entertained on their debuts under Rules. The Hollinwell appeared to be rather immature last year as he was left at the start at Bangor on debut then wouldn't go past the eventual winner at Towcester when galloping all over him. He was much better behaved at Carlisle on his third start and went on to run a fine race in a warm bumper at Aintree. This should be his trip but he may need more time. The selection was heavily supported ahead of his sole start at Exeter but his lack of experience cost him dearly in the closing stages. The winner is a fair sort though and the pair finished a long way clear of the field. The yard won this race with one of their bright prospects a couple of years ago and could, once more, have cause to celebrate with Bacchanalianbertie. (Ian Ogg)
Bluegun (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, led 2 out, ridden flat, ran on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Apr beating Adroit Approach (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Great Endeavour (IRE) 2-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division on outside, headway 6th, went 2nd 3 out, led just before 2 out, ridden clear last, won at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Sept beating Billie Magern (10-13) by 7l, 11 ran.
Bacchanalianbertie (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, ridden 4f out, chased winner 2f out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Call Me A Legend (10-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Feb.
Ballingaddy (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) won at Athenry 3m ire ptp sft in Apr beating Joe Leforze (12-0) by 15l, 15 ran.
Broken Beau (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up, struggling halfway, last of 15, well behind Conflictofinterest (11-2) at Ayr 2m nhf (3) gd in Apr.
Cold Harbour 9-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 14, 30l behind Diamond Harry (11-7) at Newbury 2m nhf (2) sft in Mar.
How Are You Going (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) In touch, effort 6f out, one pace final 4f, 5th of 7, 24l behind Alderluck (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (6) gs in Mar.
Iconoclast (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Held up, headway and hit 8th, close up when fell at the 12th in race won by Kings Euro (11-12) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
Mickwell Bay 33-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden 9th, weakened next, very tired when mistake last, 4th of 6, well behind Borora (11-6) at Hereford 2m 3f beg chs (4) gf in Nov '06.
Phoudamour (FR) 11-4fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden to go 3rd approaching 2 out, no impression, mistake last, 3rd of 15, 17l behind Blackthorn Boy (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Platinum King (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Led 4f, chased leaders until weakened over 6f out, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Pouilly (10-11) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gd in Jul '07.
Project Gallery (IRE) (12-0) won at Lismore 3m ire ptp gs in Mar beating Glenquest (12-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Quatro Pierji (FR) 5-2 (10-9) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 13l behind Somersby (10-9) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar.
Smart Alex (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chall 3 out; sn led; caught nr fin, 2nd of 10, nk behind Cabrillo (11-7) at Cottenham 2m 4f ptp frm in Mar '07.
The Hollinwell 12-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, pushed along over 7f out, stayed on inside final 2f, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 6l behind Knockara Beau (11-9) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd in May.
Rathcor 20-1 (10-9) In touch, closed on leaders 4 out, led after 2 out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr beating Purple Patch (10-4) by 5l, 14 ran.
