mid-division, not that fluent, headway 5th, 3rd last, closed on leader and went 2nd final 200 yards, stayed on, led close home
chased leader, lost place after 4th, last 7th, tailed off before 4 out
chased leader who went clear before 5th, lost 2nd after 2 out, one pace after
led, not fluent 2nd, went clear before not fluent 5th, reduced lead last, headed close home
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, chased clear leader after 2 out, closed last, no impression and lost 2nd final 200 yards
tracked leaders, struggling after not fluent 3 out, weakened after next
always towards rear
always towards rear
tracked leaders, not fluent and lost place 5th, well behind 3 out, tailed off when pulled after 2 out
Dieg Man has won twice for Neil Mulholland and has had wind surgery since last seen but the handicapper is showing him no mercy. Apache Jack made a successful raid on Carlisle in March but he’s now a stone higher and quicker ground would be a worry. SWEET HOLLY was too keen on her reappearance at Market Rasen but still travelling well when falling three out. She remains a mare of some potential and, if her confidence hasn’t been affected, is capable of bouncing back. Boruma won at this meeting last year but is still 11lb higher and Craig Star has struggled since scoring at Kelso in January. But All For The Best, a rare runner here for Bob Stephens, is interesting as he’s best on good ground and not badly treated.
Dieg Man (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, dist behind Henry's Joy (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Apache Jack (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Held up, headway 4th close up, chased leader next, led 2 out, clear last, eased near finish, won at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar beating Tonto's Spirit (11-3) by 17l, 9 ran.
Boruma (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) In rear, struggling 7th, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
All For The Best (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 9th of 13, dist behind Buckle Street (11-9) at Doncaster 3m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Sweet Holly 10-1 (11-8) Held up in last, took keen hold, fell 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Craig Star (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Led to after 1st, tracked winner, challenged after 2 out, weakened last, 9th of 14, 19l behind Card Game (11-8) at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Hazamar (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, some headway when mistake 4 out, not much room and fell well before 3 out, at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Lapalala (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) In rear, ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, 6th of 7, 22 3/4l behind Tsundoku (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Bright Abbey 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway and in touch on outer 13th, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Munsaab (11-4) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
