in touch, ridden 12th, weakened 14th, behind when pulled up last
close up, ridden 4 out, mistake next, chased winner 2 out, kept on, no chance
led, headed 3rd, disputing 3rd when mistake and fell 10th
in rear, mistake first, closed on main group 9th, jumped badley left 14th, effort next, weakening when mistake 3 out
jumped well, held up, headway to track leaders 5th, went 2nd 7th, jumped boldy to lead 11th, clear approaching 2 out, eased flat, comfortable
tracked leader, led 3rd, headed narrowly 11th, weakened 2 out
Ferdy Murphy has entrusted Tony Kelly with some good rides today and Sue Smith takes advantage of his claim on board FINAL VETO, who made a winning start over fences at Hexham last month and heads straight into handicap company on what could prove to be a lenient mark. He may just have too much class for Nicky Tam, who looked on good terms with himself when beating Charming Knight at Hexham but has a 5lb rise to contend with. Dollar Mick has had very little experience but was made favourite at Newcastle last time where he never got going after being impeded early in the race.
Final Veto 3-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, jumped right 2nd, driven to challenge 2 out, soon outpaced, stayed on under pressure to lead closing stages, won at Hexham 3m 1f beg chase (4) gs in Mar beating Silent Cliche (11-0) by nk, 6 ran.
Sierra Victor (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Behind, reminder 2nd, mistake 6th, struggling from next, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 45l behind Eyre Square (11-11) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Frontier Boy (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division, weakened before 8th, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Yes Tom (10-5) at Ayr 3m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Conflictofinterest 16-1 (11-3) In rear, headway 4 out, ridden and kept on, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 9, 18l behind Spirit Calling (11-12) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Nicky Tam (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) In touch, slightly hampered 6th, improved 9th, led 3 out, driven out, won at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd beating Charming Knight (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 17 ran.
Craicneasy (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, led 10th, joined 12th, jumped right 4 out, headed narrowly next, tired on run to last, weakened flat, 3rd of 4, 24l behind Ballycarron Lad (11-0) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Dollar Mick (IRE) 2-1fav (11-1) Held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced from 12th, plugged on from 4 out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 14l behind Bear Dancing (11-12) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
