led until over 4f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
chased leader, led over 4f out, kept on well final furlong
always behind, pushed along and struggling 5f out, never on terms
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd 4f out, ridden over 2f out, edging left and no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, pushed along 6f out, behind final 4f
held up towards rear, pushed along 6f out, headway over 3f out, kept on final 2f, went never nearer 3rd close home
keen, held up towards rear, headway on outside 6f out, chased leaders in 4th place 4f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, lost 3rd close home
chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out
Desertmore Hill has had a few entries lately so has to go on the short-list if turning up for this as he's shown promise in both starts. But THE CLONLISK BUG may have a bit more scope and stepping up to 2m should suit as he got outpaced by Arthamint over 1m6f at Ludlow in December. Rebecca Curtis' charge can get the better of Wincanton fourth Infinityandbeyond and stoutly-bred newcomer Western Miller. Top Priority represents a powerful yard but may need more time.
Charming Charlie (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Led, ridden and headed halfway, soon lost place, weakened quickly 6f out, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Mister Miyagi (11-10) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Desertmore Hill (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4f challenged from 2f out, every chance when green and ridden over 1f out, dropped to 3rd approaching final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Armchair Theatre (11-6) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Sir Bentley Flemensfirth gelding out of Silk Rope.
The Clonlisk Bug (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Held up in last pair, headway into 3rd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Arthamint (11-2) at Ludlow 1m 6f NH flat (5) gs in Dec.
Infinityandbeyond (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, shaken up and close up over 2f out, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Star Trouper (11-4) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Mingalabar 40-1 (10-10) Held up, took keen hold, stumbled 12f out, outpaced 5f out, well held final 3f, 8th of 9, 30l behind Red Six (10-5) at Haydock 2m NH flat (5) sft.
Motts Cross (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs 6 til wknd 3 out, 4th of 7, 19l behind Winter Garden (12-0) at Four Burrow 2m 4f ptp gd.
Top Priority (FR) Solon gelding out of Firstote.
Western Miller (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Definite Miller.
Youllneverrunalone Blueprint filly out of Miss Phoebe.
