led to 4th, chased leaders, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, left moderate 3rd last
chased leaders, jumped slowly 2nd, went 2nd after 3 out, took narrow lead when fell last
towards rear, headway after 9th, weakening when mistake 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 7th, behind 13th, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leader, led 4th to 6th, led 8th, ridden from 3 out, headed when left in lead and clear last
held up, some headway 12th, soon no impression
chased leaders, mistake and rider nearly unseated 4th, lost place 8th, well behind 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up mid-division, mistake 3rd and reminder, headway approaching 12th, soon ridden, weakened 14th
pushed along when in rear 5th, tailed off after 9th, pulled up before 11th
headway to go 2nd 4th, led 6th to 8th, chased leader after, mistake 13th, lost 2nd after 3 out, soon weakened, left 2nd last
mid-division, pushed along after 7th, outpaced from 10th, never on terms
The punters should decide the most likely hunter and in the absence of market information, Montys Tag is selected ahead of Persian Hero and Rebel Army. The selection is getting on in years but retains some ability despite losing much of his pace. He was outpaced at High Easter on his most recent start between the flags but is a previous winner at Towcester and this counts for a lot at this level. Persian Hero is a prolific winner between the flags and finally got off the mark at Warwick under rules. He can make the odd mistake or two and going conditions are markedly different. Hold-up performer, Rebel Army scored recently between the flags although he is yet to convince under rules. Castlemore has a useful rider booked and should have few problems with the prevailing going. Be My Dream often has headgear but this is dispensed with on this occasion. Julian Pritchard rates an interesting booking under the circumstances. Lady Baronette is fresh from victory in a Mollington point and is watched in the market. A difficult race and Montys Tag is offered up to minimum stakes.
Montys Tag (IRE) 5-2 (12-7) In touch; tracked leaders 13th; went 2nd 3 out; one-pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Another Dude (12-7) at High Easter 3m ptp gf in Mar.
Persian Hero (IRE) 13-8fav (12-5) Left in lead 9th; stayed on well from 2 out, won at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar beating Tanager (12-5) by 16l, 7 ran.
Be My Dream (IRE) 16-1 (12-5) Led until ran out 9th in race won by Persian Hero (12-5) at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar, 7 ran.
Castlemore (IRE) 7-2 (12-7) Prominent to 12th, 4th of 11, 23l behind Raise A McGregor (12-0) at Hackwood Park 3m ptp gd in Mar.
High Rank 8-1 (12-0) Midfield; lost tch 13; kpt on, 4th of 13, 21l behind Gaelsbob (12-0) at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Rebel Army (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Held up; hdwy 14; stayed on to ld flat, won at Alpraham 3m ptp in Mar beating Judge Reilly (12-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Young Thruster (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Led to 10; wknd 15, 5th of 9, 34l behind Irilut (12-7) at Siddington 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Lady Baronette 11-10 (10-7) Went 2nd 7; led last; stayed on wl, won at Mollington 3m ptp gd in Mar beating Arctic Sky (11-0) by 11l, 5 ran.
