chased leader until stumbled badly 9th, not able to recover, well held from 2 out
held up in rear, took keen hold, never on terms, well held before 2 out
chased leaders, left 3rd after 9th, mistake 2 out, went 2nd after last, stayed on, unable to challenge
chased leaders, left 2nd after 9th, led after last, stayed on, ridden out
in rear, not fluent 1st or 2nd, very slow and jumping left after, well behind 7th, pulled up after next
positively ridden, led, clear until 3rd, mistake 10th, hit last, soon headed, weakened from home turn
Dual hurdles winner Mr Burgees made a promising start over fences when second at Worcester. He should go close with normal improvement but a chance is taken on CLUES AND ARROWS bouncing back to form on his chasing bow. The latter rattled-up a hat-trick over hurdles last year and should be sharper for a recent reappearance. Tom's Article has failed to complete since winning a maiden hurdle at Navan and Ballyvoque is preferred of the remainder as he goes chasing for the first time.
Ballyvoque (IRE) 5-1fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, led 8th, headed last, kept on, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Serenity Now (11-3) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bayfirth (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) In rear, hit 14th, soon behind, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Over And Above (10-13) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Clues And Arrows (IRE) 5-2fav (11-7) Tracked leader, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, last of 4, dist behind Master Of The Hall (11-5) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Mr Burgees (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, went 2nd before 4 out, ridden before 3 out, kept on same pace and always held by winner from 2 out, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Stephen Hero (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gf in Jun.
Tom's Article (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 5th with a circuit to race, pushed along in 5th after 3 out, hampered and unseated next, at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Volcanic Jack (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Held up, went 3rd from 4th, ridden after 4 out, one pace next, stayed on flat, closed on 2nd, no impression on winner, 3rd of 5, 6 1/2l behind Enchanted Garden (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Jul.
