mid-division, jumped right 1st, headway 9th, ridden 2 out, not fluent last, one pace
held up, bumped 8th, ridden and struggling 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, led flat, ran on
in rear, hampered 1st, headway 8th, ridden when pecked 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
led, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened flat
always prominent, ridden to lead approaching last, headed flat, ran on
got loose before start, tendency to jump left, in rear, ridden and struggling 3 out
mid-division, raced keenly, weakened 9th
took keen hold, prominent, hit 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, lost place approaching 3 out, rallied to chase leaders before 2 out, no impression when went left last
Nonrunner
Another tough race here for punters with very little between many of the leading fancies but the main protagonists look to be Cheer Us On, Media Man and Willing Weasel and the narrow vote is given to Cheer Us On. The selection was a fair second behind Great Jane last time out. That form looks solid in the context of this race and off what remains a fair mark despite top weight he looks the one to be on. Media Man rates the main danger on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time out so he can not be put forward with much confidence. Willing Weasel showed improve form to be fourth behind Our Jim, may be suited by the drop in trip and with his yard in form should be watched in the market. Inn For The Dancer is another worthy of respect as he won well last time when beating Ashwell Lad and despite rising in the weights he has definite place claims. Monroe Gold won well over hurdles last time out and if taking to fences could go well off what looks a lenient mark but in a race where the market may well tell all for the winner we are happy to return to Cheer Us On who ran so well last time out.
Cheer Us On 11-1 (11-0) Led, hit 8th, 8 lengths clear at last when ridden, hung right, weakened, headed near finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Great Jane (10-10) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Apr.
Inn For The Dancer 6-1 (11-3) Patiently ridden, held up, steady headway from 8th, went 2nd 3 out, challenged next, soon led, well in command approaching last, won at Plumpton 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr beating Ashwell Lad (11-11) by 11l, 6 ran.
Investment Affair (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Held up, chased winner 4 out, edged right, one pace flat, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Billesey (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Willing Weasel (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up behind, headway after 10th, close-up, ridden 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 15, 15l behind Our Jim (11-3) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Feb.
Media man (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Led, steadied 7th, weakened after 4 out, 9th of 10, well behind Stagecoach Amber (11-0) at Catterick 2m mdn chs (4) gf in Mar.
Tempting Paradise (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 24l behind Master Mahogany (11-9) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Monty's Panesar (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, weakened last, 9th of 19, 35l behind Mylord Collonges (10-12) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs (5) gs in Jan.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 11-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, lost place 5th, soon behind, 6th of 10, well behind Northern Quest (10-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Ballinruane (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 10th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Divex (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn chs (5) gf in Dec, 14 ran.
Lanos (POL) 7-1 (11-0) In touch, ridden 6th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Beths Choice (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Sept, 16 ran.
Monroe Gold 17-2 (11-7) Held up behind, headway approaching 3 out, led next, kept on well flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Mar beating Wood Fern (11-11) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ardfry (IRE) 100-1 (9-11) Held up, weakened after 7th and pulled up in race won by Master Somerville (11-10) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
