mid-division, outpaced when fell heavily 7th
led, headed 4 out, hit next, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, headway and in touch 4th, led 4 out, 11 lengths clear when hit last, comfortably
held up, some headway 7th, kept on same pace, no impression
held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat
mid-division, blundered 7th, ridden next, never on terms
chased leaders to 8th, soon behind
in touch, outpaced 5 out, stayed on under pressure from next, no impression
tracked leaders, challenged 5 out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened last
behind, headway 2 out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
chased leader, lost place 2nd, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Corlande can land this at the expense of Loch Oscaig and Hollows Mill. The selection is coming from a yard in form and he seems to be defying the handicapper even after two wins this season. He ran well to finish second to Jimmy Bond at Ayr last time out and a repeat performance can see him go close again. Loch Oscaig has been ultra consistent and another bold run can be expected once again. He is creeping up the weights as a result but seems to have the heart of a lion so is on to note in the betting market. As is Hollows Mill who although can run the odd bad race he has decent form figures around stiff tracks so has to be respected. But for the winner we return to Corlande.
Corrib Lad (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Not fluent and always behind, 6th of 8, well behind King Harald (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Corlande (IRE) 11-4fav (11-1) Led to 4th, led again 10th, headed approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Jimmy Bond (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy.
Married (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders to 10th, tailed off when pulled up at the 11th in race won by Silver Sedge (11-11) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf, 3 ran.
Loch Oscaig 6-4fav (11-5) In touch, chased winner from 4 out, hit 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Art Virginia (10-4) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Stormy Beech 20-1 (11-12) Raced keenly in touch, headway 8th, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, well behind Northern Quest (10-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Hollows Mill 16-1 (10-7) Held up, weakened after 5 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Jefertiti (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy, 7 ran.
Sweet Memories (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th and ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 18, well behind Spes Ultima (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sept '06.
Posh Stick 66-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up at the 11th in race won by Crackadee (10-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd, 10 ran.
Best Accolade 8-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened from next, 7th of 9, 41l behind Kalmo Bay (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Great Jane (FR) 10-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, challenged 5 out, weakened 3 out and unseated rider at the last in race won by Jefertiti (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy, 7 ran.
Royal Glen (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Always towards rear and fell 2 out in race won by Kalmo Bay (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Feb, 9 ran.
Oliverjohn (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Always behind, 6th of 8, 31l behind Native Coll (10-13) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft.
Stand On Me 11-2 (10-3) Held up, ridden approaching 2 out, soon every chance, weakened last, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Jefertiti (10-9) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy.
