soon tracking leader and keen, led 4th, headed after 3 out, one pace when mistake 2 out
led to 4th, weakened 4 out, pulled up after next
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, challenged last, stayed on flat, just held
close up, one pace from 2 out
held up in touch, led after 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra
pushed along towards rear, hit 4th, ridden 4 out, one pace until weakened after last
held up, headway after 4 out, led approaching last, edged right flat, held on towards finish
chased leaders, weakened last
held up in rear, outpaced 3 out, kept on from next
held up in touch, weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
NEWGATE is taken to land this handicap hurdle from Gamma Velorum, Barashi and Hazeldene, in what is a competitive enough heat. The selection has hit form this spring, making the frame at Sedgefield before winning last time over 2m 2f at Market Rasen. Good or fast ground suits, he is only up 2lbs for that latest win, and his trainer Ruth Carr remains in good form so we'll side with him. Gamma Velorum is another who relishes conditions and this sort of trip, but a 10lb hike for his Sedgefield success looks tough enough to defy. Barashi is still open to plenty of improvement but would want a strong pace here to be seen to best effect. Hazeldene beat Solway Blue nine lengths at Perth last time and he was third at Kelso yesterday. That was in a maiden hurdle and Hazeldene has escaped a penalty as a result, so he has claims. Lawgiver has been very consistent just lately, but over trips in excess of this, and it might be a bit sharp for him here and preference is for Newgate.
Hazeldene 8-13fav (11-0) Made all, drew clear from 3 out, easily, won at Perth 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Solway Blue (10-9) by 9l, 11 ran.
Barney (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Led, headed approaching 7th, weakened quickly, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Corkage (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sep, 9 ran.
Lawgiver (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out and kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Industrial Star (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Barashi 5-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, effort when stumbled after next, kept on until no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Presque Perdre (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Treeko (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Chased leader, left in lead 3rd, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Caravel (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Gamma Velorum (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway under pressure 3 out, driven to lead last, hung right flat, stayed on, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Apr beating Follow On (10-13) by 3l, 14 ran.
Newgate (UAE) 10-3fav (10-5) Held up, headway from 5th, led flat, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Apr beating Le Brocquy (10-7) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Ticket To Freedom (NZ) 25-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 16, 8l behind Alfloramoor (11-1) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Feb.
Ardesia (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 9th of 16, 26l behind Solway Sunset (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Patavian (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, weakened 5th, 11th of 13, well behind Akram (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun.
Red Dynamite 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, smooth headway 5th, led 3f out until headed approaching last, kept on flat, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Painted Sky (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Apr.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 40-1 (10-4) Raced keenly, led after 2nd, headed next, regained lead before 5th, headed soon after 3 out, no chance with winner approaching 2 out, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Nordwind (10-12) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
