led, not fluent 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened last
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, took closer order 5th, blundered 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, every chance 3 out, led before next, hard ridden stayed on well
settled in 4th, driven to challenge 2 out, soon every chance, kept on same pace flat
An interesting finale, despite the small field. Grania O'Malley made all and won easily at Southwell but has to carry a penalty and is a bit exposed. Queen's Magic had good form in bumpers earlier this year and wasn’t disgraced on her hurdles bow, though a drop in trip may not be ideal. INESSA, who was placed in Listed company on the Flat, found only Grageelah Girl too good on her jumping debut at Newton Abbot. The winner obliged under a penalty at Stratford earlier this week and Richard Newland’s mare may have too much pace for these. All Hands On Deck may need the experience.
Grania O'Malley (IRE) Evens (10-12) Made all, jumped right 3rd, went left and though about running out 4th, drawing clear when jumped right 2 out, easily, won at Southwell 2m (4) gd in May beating Lady Maleficent (10-8) by 20l, 4 ran.
All Hands On Deck (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 10 1/2l behind Lilliput Lane (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gd in May.
Inessa (FR) 4-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd 4 out, every chance in 2nd 2 out, soon one pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Grageelagh Girl (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Queen's Magic (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside 6th, not quicken 2 out, mistake last, lost 3rd and no extra, 4th of 6, 9 1/2l behind The Bay Birch (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gd in May.
