led after 1st, headed before 4 out, weakened before next
led to 1st, tracked leaders, pushed along before 4 out in 3rd, went 2nd before 3 out, led 2 out, ridden before last, kept on
in rear and in touch, mistake 3rd, mistake 11th, weakened before 5 out, tailed off, pulled up
tracked leader and keen, with leader 2nd, led before 4 out, blundered 3 out, headed 2 out, kept on run-in
SHIMLA DAWN is back on a lower mark than for his only previous win over fences. Second at Kelso in November, he’s been lightly campaigned this season and is overdue another success. Palm Grey won here last year and is only a pound higher than when successful at Carlisle in December while The Clock Leary only found one too good on his first start for Donald McCain at Market Rasen. Frampton was pulled up when returning form a lengthy absence at Wincanton last month and may need another run.
Shimla Dawn (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Led, hampered after 6th in home straight by loose horse, ridden and headed over 3f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Trickaway (11-6) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Palm Grey (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Chased winner, not fluent 4th, lost 2nd from 11th, plugged on, pressing for modest 3rd from 4 out, 4th of 6, 14 1/4l behind Greybougg (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Frampton (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Led until after 4 out, pulled up before next, at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
The Clock Leary (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Chased leaders, closed 8th, led after 4 out, mistake 3 out, driven and headed when not fluent last, no impression flat, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Box Office (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
