tracked leader, left in lead approaching 4th, hit 7th, driven 3 out, clear 2 out
mid-division, mistake 3rd, hit 7th, headway next, ridden to chase leader 3 out, weakened after 3 out, mistake and jumped right last
mid-division, jumped right 4th, ridden and weakened 6th, pulled up before 8th
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, weakened 7th, pulled after 8th
in touch, headway after 6th, tracked winner next, ridden 3 out, faded flat
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
in rear and mistake 1st, reminders 6th, headway next, ridden 8th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up rear, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 8th, ridden to chase leaders approaching 3 out, soon weakened, jumped right 2 out
led, ran out on bend approaching 4th, continued and ran out again approaching 5th
A dire event in which Original Thought and Corrib Eclipse are the only two to make serious appeal and our nomination is for the latter. Corrib Eclipse won the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2004 and while he is not a prolific winner under either code - it is doubtful that connections could have found him an easier opportunity. Original Thought is another to have had plenty of chances. He produced a fair effort on his most recent outing and while consistency is his strong suit, winning is not. Baycliffe Rose should stay this far on breeding and is of interest if there is support in the ring. Declans Choice was exposed in Ireland and has it to do on official figures. The remainder look hard to fancy. Corrib Eclipse has plenty to like about him from a formbook perspective and he secures our vote.
Corrib Eclipse 5-2 (11-0) Prominent, led 2nd to 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Ally Shrimp (11-6) at Bangor 3m nov hdl (4) gd.
Declans Choice (IRE) 5-1 (10-6) Settled 2nd, 3rd and ridden after 4 out, led briefly approaching 3 out, 3rd under pressure before 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 20l behind Breidin (10-10) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl sft in Mar.
Northern Endeavour 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Adventurist (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gf in Feb, 13 ran.
Olchons Debut (IRE) 200-1 (11-5) Mid-division, losing place when fell at the 7th in race won by Before Dark (11-5) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Original Thought (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, mistake 7th, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Here We Go (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
The Rollerskater (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, blundered 1st, mistake 4th, weakened and pulled up 4 out in race won by Sky Mack (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf, 12 ran.
Baycliffe Rose Karinga Bay mare out of winning jumper Bolt Hole.
Belledesaro (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Always behind, 10th of 14, well behind Rowlands Dream (11-2) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
