chased leaders, mistake 4th, went 2nd after 2 out, 2 lengths down when left in lead last, soon driven, drew clear final 150 yards
jumped right, led, ridden and 2 lengths ahead when swerved right and unseated rider last
chased leader, stumbled bend after 4 out, not fluent next, lost 2nd after 2 out, ridden in dispute of 4 lengths 3rd when left 2nd last, no impression on winner final 150 yards
always in rear, well behind 2 out, left 3rd last
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, ridden before 3 out, disputing 4 lengths 3rd when bad mistake and unseated rider last
NonRunner
Donald McCain is doubly represented with recent Hexham scorer, Birch Vale, preferred to Our Kylie although the yard are presumably looking for further improvement with the application of first-time cheekpieces despite that Northumberland victory. Green Or Black makes the trek from Wiltshire after an improved run at Newton Abbot when looking likely to score before being outgunned late on. He looks dangerous but MILLIE THE MINX, a winning hurdler who's been running well on the Flat, was a close fourth, only beaten a length, in a competitive handicap for the grade at Hamilton on Thursday. She's interesting back over timber this quickly off a fair mark.
Green Or Black (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Held up in mid-division, headway 5th, not clear run before 2 out, soon every chance, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Jacbequick (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Birch Vale (IRE) 6-4fav (11-10) Led until before 5th, led after 3 out, headed next, soon led again, edged right and headed flat, led again towards finish, won at Hexham 2m hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Bobndave (11-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Millie The Minx (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon one pace, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, not quite reach leaders, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Retirement Beckons (8-12) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Tickerty Boo (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind See The Sea (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gd in Jun.
She Got Fast (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Last pair, plugged on in remote 5th, 5th of 11, dist behind See The Sea (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gd in Jun.
Our Kylie (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division, lost place and towards rear 3rd, weakened 5th, blundered and unseated rider 3 out, at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
