held up, ridden and struggling after 6th, soon weakened
in touch until lost place 6th, behind when pulled up before next
in rear, reminders after 4th, soon tailed off, pulled up after 3 out
held up, blundered 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up behind, headway approaching 7th, ridden to lead 2 out , no extra when headed flat
chased leaders, ridden after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
prominent until lost place after 5th, pulled up after next
chased leader, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, ridden to go 2nd approaching last, led flat, kept on well
held up towards rear, headway 6th, led 3 out, headed next, soon weakened
Muckle Flugga showed enough at Hexham to be given a leading chance here over Volcano Snow, with Noras Legacy best of the rest. In a race that not too many can be given a chance of winning, Muckle Flugga's recent second to Princesse Grec stands out. Nicky Richards' mare was having her first outing since April that day and clearly appreciated the step back up in trip. She should improve for the run and has leading claims. Volcano Snow has the assistance of Tony McCoy and has a squeak on last season's efforts. She too should benefit from today's distance, having been outpaced after leading three out, also at Hexham, last month. Irish trainer Jimmy Lambe teamed up with Richard Johnson to supply last year's winner Super Lucky, and combine this time with Cill Uird. Any market move for her could prove to be significant. The rest are hard to make claims for, and for the winner we return to Muckle Flugga.
