close up, led briefly 11th, soon headed, ridden to challenge before 2 out, lost second approaching last, no extra flat
led, headed before 4th, ridden 3 out, went second approaching last, kept on one pace flat, lost second final strides
prominent, led before 4th, mistake 9th, pushed along and headed 11th, mistake next, soon weakened, pulled up 3 out
prominent, mistake 2nd, dropped to midfield next, slow 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on well from last, went second final strides
midfield, not fluent 1st, smooth headway 11th, led before next, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on well from last
held up in rear, pecked 1st, soon detached, headway to be in touch after 8th, pecked 3 out, made no impression
Mac Suibhne won over fences when successful at Wetherby last month though disappointed at Musselburgh last time and Getaway Luv hasn’t threatened since scoring at Stratford back in March. MASKED CRUSADER is a dual novice hurdle winner and has undergone a wind operation since scoring at Kelso in April. Donald McCain’s charge is preferred to High Moon and Midnight Centurion, handicapping for the first time on his chasing debut.
Masked Crusader (FR) 1-14fav (11-7) Made all, extended advantage over 2 out, ridden before last, reduced lead flat and just held on, won at Kelso 2m 2f (4) gs in Apr beating Jet Legs (11-0) by nk, 6 ran.
High Moon 22-1 (10-4) Towards rear, pushed along and weakened quickly 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Good Risk At All (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (2) hvy in Oct.
Mr Coldstone (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd from 4th, ridden after 6th, no impression from 3 out, mistake 2 out, 2nd of 4, 27l behind Floating Rock (11-0) at Stratford 2m 3f (5) gd in Oct.
Midnight Centurion 6-4 (11-2) Led, jumped right at times, pecked 3rd, headed before next, not fluent 8th and reminder, close up 3 out, 3rd and beaten before last, weakened flat, last of 3, 17 1/2l behind Carolines Charm (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Getaway Luv (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Held up off the pace in rear, some late minor headway, never involved, 5th of 7, 14 1/2l behind Check My Pulse (10-4) at Carlisle 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Mac Suibhne (IRE) 9-4 (11-10) Led until before 4 out, lost 2nd before next, stayed on same pace in 3rd, mistake last, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Massini Man (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
