held up, ridden after 7th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd after 7th, led 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, headed and mistake last, no extra towards finish
held up, jumped slowly 6th, soon ridden and struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
prominent, ridden approaching 8th, weakened before next
held up, struggling from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led to 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, ridden to go 2nd 2 out, led last, stayed on well
with leader until mistake 7th, soon driven along, weakened 2 out
held up, headway after 6th, not fluent next, chased leader after 3 out, lost 2nd and not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last
Lindbergh Law showed improved form in a novice hurdle at Sedgefield last time and, having won his bumper on a softish surface, may not mind any further rain but Heather Dalton's gelding does not look to be particularly well treated for his debut in this grade so preference is for Cava Bien, who gets the vote ahead of Ten Pressed Men. The selection has run consistently well off similar marks, including on this sort of ground in recent starts and has solid claims. Easby Mandarin looks to be going the right way and has to be of interest, while William Butler remains unexposed but may want further to be seen at his best. Ten Pressed Men is lightly raced and may be open to improvement but faces no easy task giving weight away all round and preference is for the consistent Cava Bien, who is taken to gain an overdue success.
Ten Pressed Men (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon one pace, 7th of 16, 12l behind Tech Eagle (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Cava Bien 7-2 (10-12) Led to after 2nd, remained in touch, led 3 out, headed last, no extra flat, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Dusty Dane (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo hdl (4) gd.
Easby Mandarin 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway to chace leaders 3 out, outpaced next, 4th of 10, 13l behind Harry Flashman (11-0) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Lindbergh Law (USA) 10-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway 7th, chased leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Character Building (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
McQueen (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 17l behind Upright Ima (9-13) at Warwick 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gf in Mar.
William Butler (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 3rd, weakened after 3 out, no chance when hit last, 4th of 13, 27l behind Supreme's Legacy (11-6) at Bangor 3m nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Antigiotto (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway and hit 5th, ridden approaching 7th, weakened 4 out, 6th of 9, well behind Arm And A Leg (11-1) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Aug.
Farington Lodge (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Led, driven 4 out, clear when fell 3 out in race won by Lazy But Lively (10-0) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar, 4 ran.
