chased leaders, slow 2nd, under pressure 8th, stayed on approaching 2 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with winner
led until 8th, hampered next, rallied and every chance 3 out, gradually weakened approaching 2 out, lost 2nd before last
tracked leaders, led 8th, jumped right next, drew clear 2 out, ran on strongly
pulled hard in rear, mistake 1st, weakened before 9th
prominent, mistake 3rd, weakened 4 out, modest 4th
Nonrunner
The 14-year-old Hi Dancer has never won over fences but did only found one too good here three weeks ago and was successful over hurdles at the track around this time last year. NOBLE CALL made mistakes on his chasing bow at Kelso in November but hopefully lessons will have been learned. At his best on today’s going, the booking of Danny Cook catches the eye and he should go well. Leading Score is also worth considering as this is a poor contest and he did hint at ability over timber.
Leading Score (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led to 5 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 8, 33 1/2l behind Mr Kite (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Bourbon Prince 16-1 (11-1) Led until 4th, chased winner until after 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last, at Stratford 2m 3f (5) gd in Apr.
Alys Rock (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, 2nd before 7th, ridden before 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 11, dist behind Pikarnia (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Silver Trix (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Momkinzain (10-3) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Hi Dancer 10-1 (10-3) Tracked leader, led 4th, ridden before omitted last, headed flat, one pace, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Whitsundays (11-10) at Sedgefield 2m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Noble Call (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 5th of 9, dist behind Casual Cavalier (11-8) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
