towards rear, pushed along from 3rd, headway 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression
always behind, struggling 6th, pulled up before next
led to 2nd, with leader until weakened after 4 out
held up, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened next
mistakes, tracked leaders, challenged when not fluent 3 out, ridden and stayed on to lead briefly flat, no extra
held up behind, pushed along and headway 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
chased leaders to 6th, weakened next, behind when pulled up after 2 out
behind, driven 5th, never dangerous
in touch, led 2nd, headed before 3 out, ridden and one pace from next
mid-division, headway 6th, led before 3 out, ridden and headed flat, no extra
mid-division, outpaced and plenty to do when hit 4 out, soon ridden, hung right and stayed on to lead flat
held up, headway when hit 4 out, 4th and no impression when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, struggling 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
behind, struggling 5th, pulled up before next
soon well behind, never dangerous
A wide open contest gets proceedings underway and the market may give some clues, but the principals look to be I'm The Decider, Harry Wood and Bretton Woods and the narrow vote is given to Harry Wood. The selection was a fair third behind Marleybow last time out, and he looks sure to be suited by this stiffer track. His yard are beginning to find their form he looks the one to be on. I'm The Decider rates the main danger on his debut third behind Keki Buku. He looks sure to improve for this longer trip and should be watched in the market. Bretton Woods was behind the selection in a bumper and although he could improve for the switch to hurdles, he may need the run after a 272-day break. Jemez showed promise in a bumper and is another that should improve so he is worth monitoring in the market. Quws Law is a bumper and point winner and is another with place claims, but in a race where few can be ruled out, we will stick with Harry Wood to lead them home.
Bretton Woods (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, struggling halfway, stayed on well final 2f, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Harry Wood (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Darazari Bay (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind Middleton Dene (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Nov '06.
Harry Wood (FR) 11-4 (10-12) Led, ridden and hit 3 out, headed last, weakened and lost 2nd place run-in, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Marleybow (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
I'm The Decider (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up, headway over 6f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Keki Buku (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in Oct.
Island Key (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Lambrini Leader (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
Jemez (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, kept on 3f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Digital Media (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov '06.
Justtheoneforyou 10-1 (10-8) Held up, headway into mid-division after 6f, lost place over 7f out, stayed on again final 2f, no danger, 6th of 13, 23l behind Annie's Answer (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun '06.
Mey Clouds (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, lost place 7f out, soon behind, 7th of 14, 44l behind Silver By Nature (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Quality Control (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Towards rear, closer order halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Pharanto (10-9) at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in May.
Quws Law (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 3f out, soon ridden, drifted left 1f out, kept on, headed near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Evelith Echo (11-6) at Ayr 2m nhf (4) gf in Apr.
Rathcor 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Kilcannon Supreme (11-0) at Southwell 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Star Player (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, outpaced 4 out, kept on flat, 4th of 16, 9l behind Frankie Figg (11-5) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Supreme Builder 5-6fav (11-4) Raced keen, in touch, headway to lead over 6f out, stayed on strongly final 2f, won at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Apr beating Masra (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
The Pious Prince (IRE) 2-1fav (12-0) Led, effort 6f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, gradualy weakened, 6th of 12, 4l behind Evelith Echo (11-6) at Ayr 2m nhf (4) gf in Apr.
The Posh Nipper 12-1 (12-0) 3rd of 10, 6l behind Harrihawkan (12-0) at Garthorpe 2m 4f ptp gd in May '05.
Lady Sambury 33-1 (10-4) Mid-division, struggling from halfway, 11th of 13, 48l behind Supreme Builder (11-4) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Apr.
