made most until headed briefly approaching 2 out, soon driven to lead approaching last, kept on gamely flat
in touch, outpaced after 2 out, driven, stayed on well flat
always prominent until weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened 3 out
towards rear, ridden halfway, tailed off 3 out
tracked leaders, blundered, lost place 5th, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out
held up, headway halfway, led briefly approaching 2 out, soon driven, one pace
held up, ridden halfway, tailed off approaching 3 out
held up, always in rear
Although Skylancer is interesting on a return from a break we'll take our chance with the sharper DAIS RETURN in this maiden while Posh Bird could fly into the fray. The selection already carries a useful looking rating of 117 and he ran to market expectations on a sound surface in a similar race last time out. He may have been closer to dumping the maiden's tag that day had he not blundered late when in contention and his form lines set the standard. Skylancer returns for his first run since December and although his form from his penultimate start has him closely matched with the selection it's not clear if he'll get this step up in trip. Posh Bird had every chance of winning when falling at the last over course and distance and in similar conditions on her last run so she should go well again assuming she is no worse for wear while Always Bold should be respected dropping back into this company on ground which should suit. Doc Well has some decent bumper form for him to enter calculations but he has it all to do ion his hurdles bow to beat Dais Return.
Dais Return (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) Tracked leaders, not fluent, pushed along from 7th, chased winner approaching 2 out, 3 lengths down and driven when hit last and stumbled, not recover, 2nd of 8, 15l behind Sparrow Hills (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f NH mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Doc Wells (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 14l behind Storm Brig (10-11) at Kelso 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Exciting Car (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and beaten from 4 out, 10th of 16, well behind Touch of Irish (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Farriers Flight 200-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off over 3f out, 18th of 19, well behind Kaskader (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Mar '08.
Minus Three (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Chased clear leader to 5th, outpaced when took wrong course after bypassed 7th, soon weakened (disqualified for taking wrong course), in a race won by Etxalar (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft in Mar, 9 ran.
Skylancer 7-2 (11-0) Mid-division, smooth headway to track leaders 4 out, led next, ridden and went right 2 out, headed approaching last and weakened falt, 4th of 13, 7l behind Red Moloney (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Dec.
Yes Mate 28-1 (11-4) Mid-division, outpaced over 6f out, tailed off when pulled up 2f out, in a race won by Malakai (10-12) at Hexham 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd, 16 ran.
Millbury 100-1 (10-12) Chased leader, blundered 5th, weakened from next, 11th of 12, well behind I'm Delilah (10-12) at Catterick 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Posh Bird (IRE) 6-4fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, led 5th, every chance when fell last, in a race won by Scale Bank (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf, 9 ran.
Ruby Queen (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Keen early, tracked winner, lost place over 4f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, no impression, 6th of 13, 9l behind Go On Be A Lady (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (5) gs in Apr '08.
Silver Syd 66-1 (10-5) Held up, ridden approaching halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 8, well behind Caravel (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Always Bold (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Led until slightly hampered 4th, tracked winner, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, last of 7, 44l behind Tasheba (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gd.
