led, headed after 4 out, ridden next, one pace approaching 2 out, weakened last
mid-division on inside, hampered 4 out, effort on outside to chase leaders next, kept on same pace, never on terms
mid-division, steady headway 3 out, driven to lead last, ridden and kept on well flat
mid-division when hampered and brought down 4 out
tracked leader, challenged 5th, effort 3 out, soon one pace, weakened last
held up behind, headway on outside after 4 out, challenged 2 out, 3rd and one pace when not fluent last, no impression with leading pair flat
tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, ridden next, 4th and one pace when sprawled badly last, not recover
held up towards rear when hampered and brought down 4 out
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, no impression
raced wide, always in rear
chased leaders, lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up before next
tracked leaders, outpaced after 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, headway to lead after 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, kept on same pace flat
held up behind, effort to chase leaders 3 out, ridden next, kept on flat, not reached leaders
raced keenly, held up mid-divison when fell 4 out
behind, outpaced after 4 out, never dangerous
MILLE CHIEF has looked an exciting prospect and realistically, he'll need to be up to landing this in order to be justifying those lofty ambitions that have been laid upon him. Nearby steps up in grade having won convincingly at Bangor and looks to be still on the upgrade. Culcabock has won here previously though this will be a big ask after almost a full year off. Howard Johnson has his team in fine order at present so don't dismiss Caravel despite some ugly looking form figures. Westlin' Winds put up a career best at Chepstow so this oft disappointing performer cannot be ignored. Gifted Leader has been hard to catch right though he does possess a degree of residual ability. Plenty of winners will be coming out of this race but for today, Mille Chief is the call.
Westlin' Winds (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, tracked leader after 1st, led 4 out, headed before last, 3rd and looked held when squeezed out on stands rail after last, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Escort'men (11-10) at Chepstow 2m Limited hcp hdl (2) gs.
Mille Chief (FR) 2-9fav (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, challenged after next, led 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan beating Great Reason (11-4) by 6l, 14 ran.
Nearby 14-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, challenging when left clear last, ridden out, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd beating Grand Diamond (10-0) by 9l, 12 ran.
Caravel (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up in mid-division on inner, lost place approaching 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dee Ee Williams (11-12) at Aintree 2m cond hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr, 21 ran.
Culcabock (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out, 10th of 15, 27l behind Khyber Kim (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Kauto Relko (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Keen hold in mid-division, closer in 6th after 2 out, ridden and soon short of room, eased, 5th of 15, 19l behind Cuchulains Son (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in May.
Hector's Choice (FR) 15-8fav (11-2) Tracked leader, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 5, 30l behind Trafalgar Road (11-3) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Nov.
Gifted Leader (USA) 7-4 (11-8) Tracked leading pair, joined leader 5th until not much room and lost place after 4 out, effort next, switced right and disputed 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, one pace approaching last, last of 3, 8l behind Worth A King's (10-7) at Haydock 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Cheshire Prince 10-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by The Jigsaw Man (11-6) at Aintree 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May, 12 ran.
Teenage Idol (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, jumped slowly 4 out, weakened before next, 10th of 12, 50l behind Maska Pony (11-5) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Drumshambo (USA) 15-2 (11-1) Took keen hold, prominent, hit 2nd and 4th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Sure Josie Sure (11-7) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Master Fong (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) In touch, led or disputed lead from 1st, blundered 4th, lost place 3 out, driven and outpaced after next, 3rd and under pressure when hit last, no extra flat, 5th of 8, 10l behind Beidh Tine Anseo (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Heron Bay 9-2 (11-2) Held up in touch, headway to chase leading pair 4 out, ridden and outpaced after next, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, well behind Penylan Star (11-5) at Market Rasen 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Charingworth (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, not fluent 8th or 2 out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 23l behind Quito Du Tresor (10-10) at Aintree 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Hector's House 10-1 (11-5) Held up in last pair, steady headway approaching 3 out, 3rd and no impression when hit 2 out, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Barwell Bridge (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Regent's Secret (USA) 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, challenged approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on to lead close home, won at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Sep beating Quito Du Tresor (11-4) by nk, 8 ran.
