mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, headway into mid-division 6th, driven to chase leaders after 4 out, never on terms, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, not fluent 7th, went 2nd after 4 out, challenged next, lost place when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, no impression after
led, joined after 6th, headed after 4 out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders to 6th, mid-division, not fluent next, headway on outside 8th, challenged 3 out, soon ridden, not fluent next, led between last 2, rallied when headed briefly flat, held on
tracked leaders, hit 4 out, challenged next, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and rider dropped whip, stayed on to lead briefly flat, just held
mid-division, outpaced before 3 out, ridden after next, never able to challenge
behind most of way, ridden after 3 out, never a threat
held up behind, struggling before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders on outside to 8th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off next, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, disputed lead after 6th, driven to lead after 4 out, ridden and hard pressed next, headed between last 2, no impression in 3rd flat
Sunny Destination ran very well when runner-up here on heavy going a couple of weeks ago and any further rain would enhance his claims from the bottom of the weights. The veteran Plus Jamais is much better known as a chaser these days but has won over hurdles here though it's about time MIGHTY THUNDER (NAP) was winning over hurdles. Lucinda Russell's charge has disappointed since making a successful bumper debut but wind surgery appears to have helped as he's run well in his last two starts. Niceandeasy began his career with three victories on ground with plenty of give. He has the scope to do better and any further rain would aid his cause. Ryedale Racer is very consistent and was racing in better company last season so has to be respected despite an absence since April.
Plus Jamais (FR) 11-10fav (11-4) Led until 3rd, remained prominent, rallying when blundered and unseated rider 4 out, at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Ryedale Racer 15-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, stayed on same pace last bend, 3rd of 11, 13 1/4l behind Randy Pike (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Niceandeasy (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no extra from last, 5th of 6, 10 3/4l behind Planet Nine (11-7) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Arctic Vodka 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened halfway, 9th of 13, dist behind Vinndication (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 4f (3) sft in Nov.
Road To Gold (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Held up in touch on outside, tracked leaders 7th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and outpaced in 5th after 3 out, rallied towards far side after last, stayed on into 4th closing stages, not reach leaders, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Chicoria (11-5) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Apr.
Arthurs Secret 9-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, lost place 4 out, soon beaten, no danger after, 6th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Allbarnone (10-0) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in May.
Mighty Thunder 5-2fav (11-4) Tracked leader, led after 4 out, ridden when hard pressed between last 2, headed narrowly last, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Court Dreaming (11-11) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Landecker (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Always in rear, reminders from after 3rd, soon lost touch, continued tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Jack Devine (11-12) at Kelso 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Shtan On (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) With leader, led before 3 out, headed before last, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, 13 3/4l behind Uncle Alastair (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f (4) hvy in Dec.
Steamboat Bill (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Towards rear, never a factor, ridden on outer in rear of mid-division 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 12th of 19, 21l behind Aasleagh Dawn (11-0) at Navan 2m 6f hcp gd in Nov.
Sunny Destination (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Led until after 2nd, remained prominent, kept on under pressure closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Cold Shoulder (11-8) at Ayr 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
