midfield, hit 4 out and squeezed, pushed after 3 out and faded, soon beaten
soon led, pushed after 3 out, joined last, headed late on
in rear, took closer order 4 out, pushed before 2 out and chased leader, joined leader last, cajoled to lead late on
prominent, pushed after 3 out, stuck on well
close-up, pushed and faded before 3 out, beaten 2 out
close-up, lost ground before 4 out where pushed, detached 3 out, well beaten
midfield, raced keenly, smooth headway before pushed approaching 2 out, weakened late on
in rear, briefly pushed after 6th, detached after 8th, never competitive
close-up, just behind leaders when pushed 2 out, not pace to challenge but stayed on well
in rear, some headway before 4 out, pushed after 3 out, keeping on when stumbled on landing after last and unseated rider
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Platinumcard, Skatman and Donna's Double all had alternative engagements here yesterday. Getareason was in good form at Newcastle last month but has gone up another 4lb. Floating Rock has been running on the all-weather since last seen over hurdles and has a chance in this with Paddy Barlow claiming 5lb but COULD BE TROUBLE, placed twice at Ludlow since the turn of the year, is preferred. Groom D'oudairies hasn’t been beaten far in two runs since returning from a break and should also play a part.
Floating Rock (GER) 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Catbird Seat (9-11) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Could Be Trouble (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Led until after 1st, prominent, slightly hampered 7th, close up when mistake 3 out, no impression on winner last, 2nd of 6, 7 1/2l behind Glimpse Of Gala (11-4) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Getareason (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Mid-division, headway travelling strongly to lead approaching 2 out, ridden and headed before last, rallied to lead again after last, ran on well, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Kinondo Kwetu (11-0) by 3l, 9 ran.
Better Getalong (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Chased leaders, pushed along after 8th, went 2nd before last, stayed on, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ned Tanner (11-4) at Ayr 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Democratic Oath (IRE) 18-1 (10-5) Chased leader until approaching 2nd, mid-division, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, tailed off and pulled up approaching 2 out, at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
The Blame Game (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Jumped left at times, chased leaders, outpaced 11th, weakened from 12th, last of 6, dist behind Broadway Joe (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Groom D'Oudairies (FR) 4-5fav (11-9) In rear, headway into 4th after 3 out, chased leaders after 2 out, ridden after last, kept on but no impression, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Don Alvaro (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Pammi 50-1 (10-10) Towards rear, ridden 4 out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Goodtimes Badtimes (10-6) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Castletown (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leader, ridded and outpaced 4 out, plugged on from 2 out, never a threat, 4th of 6, 12 1/2l behind Pitempton Power (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Oot Ma Way (FR) 5-6fav (10-12) Led, joined 2 out, narrowly headed between last two, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Olympe De Gouges (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f mdn fll (4) gs in Mar.
Skatman (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Held up, in mid-division 3rd, closed after 7th, 4th 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 8, 21 1/4l behind Sultans Pride (10-13) at Doncaster 3m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Donna's Double 11-2 (11-12) Prominent, pressed leader before 3 out, pushed along before last, ridden and kept on, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Hidden Heroics (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f (4) gs in Mar.
Platinumcard (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and switched left start, held up in rear, headway on far rail inside final 2f, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 23, 8 1/4l behind Farhan (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
