hampered 2nd, held up when fell 5th
always prominent, went 2nd before 4 out, effort 2 out, kept on approaching last, not reached winner
in touch, went 2nd 10th, led 5 out, kept on well from next
with leader, chased leader to 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out
held up, not fluent 13th, headway 5 out, 3rd and outpaced when blundered next, soon weakened, tailed off
led, mistake 8th, headed 5 out, weakened next, tailed off
in touch when blundered badly and unseated rider 2nd
UNGARO has an obvious chance at this level and is taken to get something out of what has been a frustrating season for his faithful supporters. Andrew Nick and Bagan can pick up the pieces if the selection fails to deliver the goods. Bagan has spent a long time in the doldrums since a victory at Warwick last year. Comparatively well treated at present, the Martin Todhunter-trained gelding is no forlorn hope to at least shake up the principles. Andrew Nick has been consistent and, as a proven stayer, he should be capable of a bold show. However, Ungaro has a touch of class about him and, having competed at a much higher level than this throughout his career, the 10-year-old is strongly fancied to prove he is capable of scoring in this grade.
Ungaro (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway after 14th, hit 3 out, 4th and no chance when blundered and unseated rider last, in a race won by Briery Fox (10-7) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Bagan (FR) 50-1 (10-0) Towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up after 12th (Canal Turn), in a race won by Irish Raptor (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gd, 29 ran.
Andrew Nick (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Made most until headed 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Present Glory (10-12) at Haydock 3m nov chs 0-125 (3) gf.
Theboyfrombulawayo (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) in a race won by Django (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gf in May '07, 9 ran.
Easby Mandarin 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, remninders 12th, soon beaten, 5th of 11, 47l behind Chernik (11-7) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Rathowen (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) 14th of 15, well behind Liberate (11-10) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in May.
Cardington 11-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, left 2nd 10th, one pace, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Stagecoach Amber (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
