close up on outside, headway 3 out, ridden next, weakened approaching last
always prominent, ridden 2 out, chased winner approaching last, kept on flat
mid-division, headway to track winner after 3rd, ridden and lost place approaching 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
slowly away, always behind
held up mid-division, headway 5th, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching last
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
held up behind, headway after 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, never troubled the leaders
chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon behind
jumped left throughout, made all, ridden approaching last, stayed on well
chased winner until after 3rd, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 1st
Nonrunner
Stagecoach Opal, Willies Way and Major Oak are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Stagecoach Opal. The selection was a fair third behind Bolders Beach last time out, granted that was on a softer surface but he also has form on faster ground and with his yard in good form he rates the main danger. Willies Way rates the main danger on his latest second behind Custom Design but jockey bookings suggest he is the stables second string. Major Oak is another worthy of respect on his latest fifth behind Aly Shrimp especially as this looks easier and he will appreciate the drop in trip so he should be noted in the market. Tartan Classic has shown a modicum of ability in two runs to date and is open to improvement. His yard are now beginning to hit form and he is another to note in the market while Jeringa could go well at a price under conditions that suit but the suspicion is he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time and with this in mind for the winner we return to Stagecoach Opal who sets a fair standard.
Jeringa 14-1 (10-11) Chased clear leader to 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, no impression from next, 5th of 12, 30l behind Tous Chez (11-0) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Major Oak (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway under pressure approaching 3 out, outpaced before next, 5th of 12, 33l behind Ally Shrimp (11-2) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Naughtynelly's Pet 200-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened after next, 7th of 15, 39l behind One Sniff (11-2) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Nigwell Forbees (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) In rear, ridden 7th, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Harrycone Lewis (11-6) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb, 13 ran.
Willies Way 7-2 (10-4) Chased leaders, led briefly after 3rd, outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Custom Design (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Primitive Poppy 11-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 5th, soon weakened, 5th of 7, well behind Silken Pearls (11-11) at Carlisle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar.
Ewe Beauty (FR) 25-1 (11-1) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway after 4 out, weakened next, 7th of 13, well behind Marsh Run (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (D) sft in Feb '05.
Stagecoach Opal 8-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on one pace after next, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Boulders Beach (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
