held up in rear, outpaced 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out
fell 1st
held up, headway before 8th, ridden and one pace before home bend, weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th, mistake and every chance last, beaten on home bend, no extra
led until 2nd, led next, ridden and headed off home bend, no impression towards finish
held up, headway before 3rd, ridden and slightly outpaced 9th, closed 4 out, led off home bend, stayed on well
in rear, behind from 5th, well tailed off before 9th, pulled up after
mid-division, closed 8th, mistake 10th, ridden and beaten before home bend, weakened after
led 2nd, headed when blundered next, lost place 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened last
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
One for point-to-point aficionados with little form under Rules to assess although Mister D is an exception as he's plenty of experience over timber and put up a really good effort in a decent hunter chase at Kelso recently. On that evidence he'll be a leading player here but the fact that he's yet to get his head in front during his career does temper enthusiasm somewhat. In comparison, MASTER BUTCHER has a pleasing record between the flags and ran a solid third in a decent enough hunter chase at Perth last month, a run which suggested that this drop in trip would be to his advantage. He hails from good connections and receives a hopeful vote. Newspage and Kilmacallogue Bay also turn up in good form from the pointing arena and it would not surprise should either be involved at the business end.
Colorado Kid (IRE) 5-2 (12-3) Chsd ldr 14-16; one pce 2 out, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Tough Talkin Man (12-7) at Cleveland 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Dead Ringa 2-1 (12-0) Led to 9 & 10-15; outpcd 2 out, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Opera Og (12-5) at York & Ainsty (North and South) 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Kilmacallogue Bay 7-2 (12-0) Hdwy 10; led 15; comf, won at Zetland 3m ptp gd beating Five Point Plan (12-0) by 6l, 5 ran.
Mister D (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, joined leader 5th, challenged 2 out every chance last, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Chanceofa Lifetime (11-5) at Kelso 2m 5f nov hts chs (5) gs.
Newspage (IRE) 7-4fav (12-0) Led 6; ro wl, won at South Durham 3m ptp gf beating Know The Rules (12-7) by 5l, 6 ran.
Probably George 5-2 (12-0) Led aft 3 til hdd app 3 out; no ex, 3rd of 6, 18l behind Milano Magic (12-0) at Haydon 3m ptp.
Shepherd's Call (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) (cp) held up; eff 12; wknd 16, 5th of 7, 21l behind Rush House (11-7) at South Durham 3m ptp gf.
Spitfire Ace (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) (tt) ap; one pce 2 out, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Third Of The Third (12-0) at Cheshire 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Tweedys Choice (IRE) 12-1 (12-1) Led to 2 & 5-10; wknd 13; to, last of 5, well behind Time Gentlemen (12-1) at Knutsford Races Club 3m ptp gd.
Cobbler's Rest (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Led to 2 & 5-6; led 13; clr 3 out; tried to ref last; all out, won at North Shropshire 3m ptp gd beating Tom Gossop (12-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Master Butcher (IRE) 10-3 (11-9) Tracked leaders, hit 10th, ridden and went 3rd 2 out, no impression on front pair, one pace flat, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Wayupinthesky (12-0) at Perth 3m hts chs (5) gs in Apr.
