Ardkilly Rebel should win races this season on the evidence of his second to the useful Cannington Brook at Ludlow in February. But the six-year-old lacks a recent run unlike POUNGACH, who was noted on staying on strongly when third to Frascati Park over a shorter trip at this track last month. His stamina has to be taken on trust but he's the one to beat if lasting home. Gurtacrue, second in both starts over timber so far, could make the frame again and Kasbadali has a similar record, albeit at a lower level. Shrewd Investment may have needed the run at Exeter and could be the pick of the remainder.
Ardkilly Rebel (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 5th, ridden to go 2nd 3 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 11l behind Cannington Brook (11-4) at Ludlow 3m mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Carabinier (FR) 10-3fav (10-9) With leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 17l behind Knight Pass (11-0) at Sandown 2m NH flat (5) gs in Nov.
Easter Meteor 25-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2 out, stayed on to go 3rd at last, until near finish, 4th of 12, 11l behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Easton Clump 33-1 (10-12) Took keen hold in mid division, towards rear when mistake 6th, soon struggling, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Golden Chieftain (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Gorgehous Lliege (FR) 11-4fav (10-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left under pressure entering final furlong, kept on, won at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) sft in Mar beating Johney Foley (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gurtacrue (IRE) 5-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, effort to lead after 4 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace, no chance with winner flat, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Arthurian Legend (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Kasbadali (FR) 11-8fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 7th, every chance 2 out, beaten when jumped right last, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Front Of House (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Lambro River (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, slow 6th, jumped left next, weakened 3 out, 5th of 9, 36l behind Ravethebrave (11-1) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Morcambe 28-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until ridden 7th, weakened soon after, tailed off, 8th of 17, 36l behind Habbie Simpson (11-5) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Poungach (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd flat, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Rose Of The Moon (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders and hung left over 1f out, kept on well under pressure towards finish, 4th of 15, 6l behind Rock On Ruby (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat Listed (1) gs in Nov.
Shrewd Investment 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, left 4th 2 out, never on terms with leaders, 4th of 13, 23l behind Highland Valley (10-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Venetian Lad 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear and keen, mistake 1st, weakened from 7th, 5th of 9, 19l behind Jetnova (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Boosha 125-1 (10-5) Mid-division, towards rear and reminders before 7th, never on terms after, 7th of 17, 32l behind Habbie Simpson (11-5) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Fiddlededee (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Mid-division, headway after 5th, jumped left and not fluent 3 out, soon beaten, 5th of 15, 11l behind Line Freedom (10-10) at Towcester 2m mares NH nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Bishophill Jack (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, went 2nd before next until after 3 out, soon driven in 3rd and not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 16, 9l behind High Benefit (10-5) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
