towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 15th
pulled hard, close up, outpaced 3 out, weakened 2 out
led, headed 2 out, soon no extra
prominent, outpaced 14th, rallied 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, outpaced and hampered 15th
mid-division, blundered 12th, never dangerous after
in touch, headway after 4 out, effort when mistake next, soon weakened
towards rear, outpaced when jumped right 15th, rallied between last 2, kept on, no chance with winner
held up in rear, headway 4 out, led 2 out, soon clear, easily
mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 7th
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David Easterby has a strong hand here saddling two of the likely market leaders in NETWORK OSCAR and Opio and the former, who has been in great form in point-to-points, is marginally preferred and gets the vote with Gunner Royal rated the best of the remainder. Neither of David Easterby's two runners have raced under rules for some time but both come here in good form in points with Network Oscar having seemingly the better form and Oliver Greenall looks to be on the better horse than brother Tom on Opio. Double Gem ran better when successful between the flags last time and has to be respected along with Dr Hellier, who has been running consistently well of late. Sue Smith's Gunner Royal came good in a point last time but this looks tougher, while Paddys Unyoke ran well enough at Kelso last month and has to be considered. Several of these have chances but Network Oscar could hardly be in better form in recent starts in points and he is taken to transfer that form to rules.
Ben Nelly (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Behind, headway 4 out, ridden last, rallied flat, ran on towards finish, not reach leaders, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Hasper (11-7) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gf in Apr.
Cherryland 10-11 (12-0) Made all; unchall, won at Mordon 3m ptp in Apr beating Northern Rambler (12-0) by 15l, 7 ran.
Double Gem (IRE) 50-1 (12-5) Ap; led 6; rdn out, won at Corbridge 3m ptp in Apr beating Shantor Castle (12-5) by 3l, 11 ran.
Dr Hellier (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Towards rear, chased leaders from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 16l behind Luksar (12-0) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (5) gd in Apr.
Gunner Royal 7-2 (12-5) Held up; stdy prog 13; led aft 2 out; drvn out, won at Corbridge 3m ptp in Apr beating Salveo (12-5) by 8l, 12 ran.
Network Oscar (IRE) 1-3 (12-0) Held up; led 3 out; v easy, won at Whitwell-on-the-hill 4m 1f ptp in Apr beating Snizort (12-0) by 20l, 4 ran.
Paddys Unyoke (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division, chased winner from 3 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Luksar (12-0) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (5) gd in Apr.
Teerie Express 22-1 (11-5) Held up, headway 10th, close up and blundered 4 out, soon driven and no impression, 4th of 10, 42l behind Hartburn (10-12) at Carlisle 3m hts chs (6) gd in Apr.
Eliza Doalott (IRE) 4-6 (11-7) Ww; hdwy 14; led aft 2 out; v easy, won at Charm Park 3m ptp in Apr beating Le Passing (12-0) by 10l, 6 ran.
Silk Parasol (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Prom; led 12 til hdd app last; wknd flat, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Lady Brig (10-7) at Corbridge 3m 5f ptp in Mar.
Fifth Column (USA) 28-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon well behind, 6th of 11, 49l behind Craiglands (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hts chs (6) gf in Apr.
Opio (FR) 1-2 (12-0) (tt) chall on bit 2 out; led bet last 2; unextended, won at Flagg Moor 3m ptp in Apr beating Tinarana Lord (12-7) by 5l, 3 ran.
The Green Hat (IRE) 14-1 (12-5) Eff 15; nvr nr to chall, 4th of 11, 10l behind Double Gem (12-5) at Corbridge 3m ptp in Apr.
The Tinkerater (IRE) 11-2 (12-5) (cp) (ts) ap; led 4 out til hdd & no ex flat, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Scrappie (12-5) at Dalton Park 3m ptp in Mar.
Was I Right (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) (cp) bhnd til pu 14, in a race won by Keen Whip (12-0) at Hornby Castle 3m ptp in Apr, 7 ran.
