close up on inside, driven and outpaced 6f out, ridden and no impression final 3f
mid-division, chased leaders 5f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
chased leaders, 2nd over 4f out, ridden and challenged over 2f out, one pace final furlong
keen early and led, headed over 6f out, weakened 4f out
mid-division, outpaced 4f out, soon beaten
tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, jinked right and headed final 50 yards, not recover
always behind, lost touch and pulled up halfway
mid-division, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 50 yards, all out
raced wide, held up, headway halfway, challenged 6f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
Riodan has plenty of experience and with the lack of winners penalties, she can make it count against Anchors Away and The Gleaner. Riodan was second to the former when they met here a couple of weeks ago as she was overhauled close home. She pulled too hard in the early stages of the race and provided that she can be got under control, there are obvious chances for compensation. Anchors Away looks arguably the better long term prospect. A half-brother to Simply Dashing - there are races to be won once he is sent over the obstacles. The Gleaner has performed well in two low-key bumpers. Today's going could be a big worry as he has an action that appears to suit some cut in the ground. The Longfella often races prominently and is sure to be up there from flagfall. Action Strasse was easy to back on debut and is watched on Monday. Riodan has the penalties and weights in her favour and we shall side with her in the finale.
Anchors Away 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway 6f out, challenged 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in Apr beating Riodan (9-10) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
The Gleaner 13-2 (10-8) Held up, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Kelso 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Mar beating Lily Tara (9-13) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Mags And Bob Environment Friend gelding, half-brother to winning jumpers Governor Daniel and Tara-Brogan.
The Longfella 16-1 (11-1) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 6th of 13, 21l behind Anchors Away (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in Apr.
Action Strasse (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, raced keen, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 13, 11l behind Alfie Flits (11-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Feb.
Deer Park Countess Shaddad mare out of a moderate racemare.
Double Runner Doubletour filly out of an unraced mare.
Riodan (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-10) Always prominent, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on until headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Anchors Away (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (5) gf in Apr.
