tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 5f out, tailed off
led, headed 3f out, weakened from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chasing leaders 2f out, carried left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along and steady headway from over 3f out, driven 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final 100 yards, took 2nd close home, no impression on winner
held up in touch, effort 3f out, chasing leaders 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in touch in mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, took keen hold, led going well over 2f out, ridden 1f out, edged left and went clear inside final furlong, stayed on well
pulled hard towards rear, no impression final 3f
in touch in mid-division, took keen hold, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, not clear run and hampered 4f out, no impression, weakened from 2f out
held up in rear, hanging left and modest headway over 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear on outside, headway over 3f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, unable to challenge winner, lost 2nd post
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never threatened
mid-division, ridden and struggling 5f out, tailed off
mid-division, some headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on with threatening inside final furlong
prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
Claimantakinforgan was third in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham but wasn’t far in front of fifth Western Ryder and seventh And The New and had earlier been beaten fair and square by BLACK OP at Doncaster. Adrian Heskin’s mount looks a smart prospect and jockey bookings seem to suggest he’s the pick of Tom George’s two runners ahead of Clondaw Castle. If The Cap Fits has won both starts with the minimum of fuss and is also much respected while Run To Milan beat subsequent winner Lalor on his Wincanton debut. Four-year-olds only have a modest recent record in this but it would be no surprise if easy Newcastle scorer Niceandeasy proved the pick of the younger brigade. Enniscoffey Oscar and Loud And Clear may be best of the rest.
And The New (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Behind, not much room and bumped over 3f out, headway inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 22, 9 3/4l behind Fayonagh (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
Black Op (IRE) 10-3 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, won at Doncaster 2m 1f (6) gd in Feb beating Claimantakinforgan (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Bomber's Moon 9-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, keen early, headway 7f out, led over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Mance Rayder (10-9) at Warwick 2m mdn (6) sft in Mar.
Carlos Du Fruitier (FR) 4-5fav (11-9) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on and held run-in, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Mcgowan's Pass (11-2) at Newcastle 2m (6) hvy in Feb.
Claimantakinforgan (FR) 22-1 (11-5) Mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon challenged, kept on and every chance final furlong, no extra final 50 yards, 3rd of 22, 2 3/4l behind Fayonagh (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
Clondaw Castle (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Stratford 2m mdn (4) sft in Mar beating Hatcher (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Enniscoffey Oscar (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, strongly challenged closing stages, held on gamely, won at Lingfield 2m (6) fst in Feb beating Take To Heart (11-2) by shd, 13 ran.
If The Cap Fits (IRE) 5-2fav (11-11) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 4f out, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, clear final furlong, easily, won at Taunton 2m (5) gd in Feb beating Or De Vassy (11-4) by 9l, 10 ran.
King Of Realms (IRE) 11-10fav (11-11) Mid-division, headway and in touch on outer over 4f out, wide into straight, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 14, 12 1/2l behind Carlos Du Fruitier (11-4) at Warwick 2m (6) sft in Jan.
Lalor (GER) 13-8fav (11-4) Held up, closed 6f out, led going well over 2f out, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (6) hvy in Mar beating Daylami Kirk (11-4) by 13l, 8 ran.
Loud And Clear 9-2cfav (11-7) Mid-division on outside, close up halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, kept on under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Ayr 2m (6) gs in Oct beating Donna's Delight (11-0) by nk, 15 ran.
Run To Milan (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (6) sft in Dec beating Lalor (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Some Reign (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) In rear, headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on and held inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Better Getalong (11-9) at Kelso 2m (6) hvy in Feb.
Tikkanbar (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) sft in Mar beating Molly The Dolly (10-11) by 5l, 3 ran.
Western Ryder (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, held closing stages, 5th of 22, 3 1/4l behind Fayonagh (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
Amateur (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Held up in last pair, headway went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Chepstow 2m (6) sft in Mar beating The Flame (10-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Larry 6-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders on inside, not clear run from over 2f out until got through to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (6) gs in Feb beating Puppet Warrior (11-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Point Of Principle (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon challenged and every chance, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Arakhan (10-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) gs in Feb.
Sea Sovereign (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, in 5th over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 34 3/4l behind Black Op (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f (6) gd in Feb.
Niceandeasy (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Newcastle 2m (6) hvy in Mar beating Sultans Pride (11-4) by 10l, 6 ran.
