held up in rear, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, lost place halfway, weakened 4 out, in 5th when blundered 2 out
held up, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up and keen, led and hit 3 out, headed after last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, weakened from after 7th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 4 out, not fluent last, soon led, hard ridden kept on well
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 7th, quickly pulled up after
chased leader, outpaced 4 out, no impression after
in touch, weakened approaching 8th, pulled up before next
An open race in which Quys Law gets the nod ahead of Companero and Harry Wood. The selection comes here on the back of a good win at the track and is suited by plenty of give in the ground. His form has a solid look to it and given that the first two were well clear last time out, another big run should be in the offing. Mortimers Cross and Bronte Bay both have a penalty as well for recent successes and are proven performers so should go well, whilst Companero is a winning point-to-pointer and should not be ruled out with Tony Dobbin on board. Stablemate Emmenso should have come on for his debut, whilst Harry Wood represents a stable in top form and must be respected. A good race this, with Quys Law given the vote.
Bronte Bay (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, closer order from 6 out, 2nd approaching straight, gained narrow lead from 3 out, stayed on best under pressure from last, won at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan beating Deal Maker (11-2) by 2l, 29 ran.
Mortimers Cross 5-1 (11-2) Held up, badly hampered 1st, headway approaching 8th, hampered by loose horse on approach to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 12, 14l behind Rebel Melody (10-12) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Quws Law (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Viking Rebel (11-12) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Companero (IRE) (12-0) Travelling well, led 2 out, easily, won at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec '06 beating Don't Be Daft (12-0) by 15l, 14 ran.
Emmenso (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) In touch, effort 4 out, close up next, ridden and no extra from last, 3rd of 15, 24l behind Master Builder (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Harry Wood (FR) Evensfav (11-5) Tracked leaders, led after 6th, ridden and headed last, kept on flat, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Master Builder (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Inverlochy Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, 2nd approaching 4 out, soon lost place and weakened, behind when pulled up in race won by Bronte Bay (11-9) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy in Jan, 29 ran.
Mitey Perk (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) In touch, lost place 10th, behind and pulled up at the 13th in race won by Stoneriggs Merc (11-2) at Musselburgh 3m cnd hcp chs (5) gs in Jan, 12 ran.
Mr Multifix (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th 4 out, lost place and no impression under pressure from next, kept on same pace, 6th of 25, 23l behind Raven's Run (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl gs in Dec.
Political Paddy 250-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, outpaced when hit 8th, soon behind, 7th of 16, 46l behind Bold Ransom (10-7) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
New Source (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) In touch, dropped rear halfway, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Valentines Lady (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Boris The Blade 50-1 (10-5) Mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Bold Ransom (10-7) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan, 16 ran.
