mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
held up, effort over 1f out, no impression
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt and held up, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway on inner when not clear run over 1f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Henry Hall was an unlucky loser last time and can make amends today at the main expense of Rudi's Pet, Distant Times and Winthorpe. The selection has been given a chance by the handicapper having dropped to a really favourable mark, and he would probably have won last time out had he got a clearer run when narrowly beaten into second behind by One Way Ticket at Ripon. He goes well on this track and has a fair draw so he looks to have every chance of regaining the winning thread. Rudi's Pet was a fair second behind Full Spate over 6f at Ripon last time, and although he is now a veteran, the return to 5f will suit and he should go well from a favourable draw. Distant Times is from an in-form yard and he won well last time when beating Glencairn Star. However, that was over 6f and that is probably his best trip these days. Winthorpe will be suited by the return to the minimum trip and the booking of Johnny Murtagh catches the eye for him., so he is certainly one to note in the market. Rectangle was disappointing last time but is on a good mark at present and he has certainly been given a chance by the handicapper. However, Henry Hall looked like a winner waiting to happen at Ripon last time and with conditions to suit he is taken to score.
Henry Hall (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 14, shd behind One Way Ticket (9-6) at Ripon 5f hcp (5) gf.
Rudi's Pet (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Full Spate (9-2) at Ripon 6f clm (6) gf.
Distant Times 33-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gd beating Glencairn Star (8-12) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Celtic Thunder 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 10l behind Rising Shadow (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) gd.
Sir Loin 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 14, 5l behind The Leather Wedge (8-13) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) frm in May.
Pulse 16-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind One Way Ticket (9-6) at Ripon 5f hcp (5) gf.
Rectangle (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 8th of 11, 7l behind Inter Vision (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) frm.
Winthorpe (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Soviet Threat (9-5) at W'hampton 7f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
