raced in last, not fluent 5th, mistake and went 3rd 6th, chased winner before 2 out, no impression, dropped to 3rd before last, no extra
chased leaders, raced keenly, not fluent 4th or 5th, went 2nd 6th, no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, went 2nd again approaching last
chased winner, not fluent 5th, dropped to last next, soon behind
made all, jumped left 5th, quickened clear after 3 out, unchallenged
Well regarded by connections, SOCIALIST AGENDA was unbeaten in bumpers and is one of only two booked rides on today’s card for Adam Wedge, who is based in south Wales. Arthur's Seat is a similar type and has the more recent form so will be a threat but Minella Plus didn’t manage a win in three bumpers, though did pick up some hurdling experience when second at Sedgefield.
Songofthelark (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Raced out wide, always behind, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Fruit N Nut (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Arthur's Seat (IRE) 10-3 (11-2) Chased leaders on inside, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right 110 yards out, stayed on, won at Kelso 2m (4) sft in Feb beating Dynamite Kentucky (11-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Chemical Warfare (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Not fluent 1st, mid-division, lost touch after 5th, 6th of 11, 30 1/2l behind Punxsutawney Phil (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Minella Plus (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Led, ridden 2 out, headed before last, ran on, 2nd of 12, 13l behind Salsada (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Socialist Agenda 4-5fav (11-8) Held up towards rear early stages, then front of mid-division final circuit, travelled powerfully to press leader 3f out, eased to the lead before 2f out, pushed out and kept on gamely close home, impressive, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) gd in Sep beating Creggan White Hare (10-12) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
