prominent, took it up approaching 10th, not fluent 4 out when pressed, mistake and unseated rider 2 out when holding every chance
always towards rear, struggling from 6 out, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear from 11th, never a factor
chased leaders, rapid headway under pressure 2 out, every chance last, kept on well flat, could not match pace of winner
mid-division, headway under pressure to go 3rd 3 out, left in lead 2 out, every chance last, stayed on strongly flat, driven out close home
in rear, not fluent 2nd, struggling after 13th, never in contention
mid-division, pushed along and struggling 5 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4 out, hampered by fallen rival after 2 out, weakened last
led, headed approaching 10th, ridden to press leader 4 out, pushed along and weakened 2 out
held up, pushed along and struggling 4 out, plugged on from 2 out, late headway for distant 3rd
ASHJAN couldn’t confirm earlier Sedgefield running with Croagh Patrick here last month but still ran a fine race, keeping on for fourth despite racing from out of the handicap. He is back in the right grade today so heads the shortlist. Despite a couple of recent defeats, Just Call Me Al is still well treated on his hurdles form but Mustang Alpha has a lot to prove. Aire Valley Lad keeps making the frame and will appreciate the drop back in trip so looks a threat to all.
Lamanver Storm 11-1 (11-10) Mid division, struggling 6 out, pulled up after 5 out, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Just Call Me Al (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) In touch, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 11 1/4l behind Blueberry Wine (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Aire Valley Lad 7-2 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden before 4 out, soon outpaced by front pair, plugged on, 3rd of 7, 30l behind Ladronne (11-10) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Mustang Alpha (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Prominent until 3rd, chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, plugged on from final bend, went 4th last, no impression, 4th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Feivel (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Ashjan 12-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along 10th, headway to lead after 12th, headed 4 out, pushed along next, kept on one pace from last, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Croagh Patrick (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Who's The Guv'nor (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) In rear, hit 8th, ridden 4 out, some late headway, never on terms, 5th of 10, 29l behind Onchan (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Henry Brown (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Towards rear, hampered and left fourth 11th, ridden before 2 out, made no impression, 4th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Cool Country (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Holme Abbey 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden before 4 out, soon outpaced, well held from 3 out, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 21 1/2l behind Ard Chros (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Largy Fix (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leader until before 4th, lost place 8th, not fluent 4 out, well behind before 3 out, last of 8, dist behind Half Track (10-12) at Ayr 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Black Market (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Held up, ridden before 3 out, no impression, pulled up, at Newcastle 3m hcp (5) gd in Nov.
