always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
chased leaders, chased clear pair from 9th, until lost 3rd when weakening after last
not fluent, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, weakened 4 out
in rear, ridden 4 out, kept on from next, no impression
struggling from 9th
led until headed approaching 8th, ridden, led briefly 4 out, outpaced approaching 2 out, rallied last, kept on run-in
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
in touch until weakened 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, weakened 11th
with leader, led approaching 8th, headed briefly 4 out, kept on from last, driven out
Nonrunner
Wild Cane Ridge put up a very promising debut over fences at Newcastle earlier in the month, and he can defy a penalty to follow up here, with Rebel Rhythm, Supreme Leisure and Turpin Green others to consider in a decent contest for the track. The selection is seen as a future Scottish National horse by Len Lungo, so he should have plenty of stamina to draw upon in this energy sapping ground that he clearly enjoys. He jumped very well last time and we'll stick with him to do it again here. Rebel Rhythm put up a decent effort behind Albuhera over an inadequate trip at Wetherby before disappointing at Huntingdon. This looks his optimum trip and he also relishes cut, so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he could go well once more. Supreme Leisure is another who should love the ground and will see out this trip well. He's sure to be well schooled for his chasing debut and market confidence would be significant. Turpin Green is another to consider very carefully, and if he can transfer the sort of form that saw him beat My Way De Solzen over hurdles to his chasing career then he can go places. He could give the selection most to do, but for today Wild Cane Ridge has the experience in the locker and that can prove decisive.
Kharak (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Chased leader and mistakes, left remote 3rd 5 out, no impression, 3rd of 4, 34l behind Monet's Garden (11-3) at Ayr 2m nov chs (C) sft.
Leading Man (IRE) 11-4fav (11-3) In touch, headway 4 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well, won at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (D) sft in Apr beating Dawn Devoy (11-3) by 5l, 15 ran.
Lord Payne (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) In touch, effort approaching 3 out, one pace next, 3rd of 8, 16l behind Capybara (11-0) at Hexham 3m 1f mdn chs (F) sft.
Rebel Rhythm 3-1 (11-4) Prominent, not fluent and lost place 2nd, blundered and fell at the 7th in race won by Billyvoddan (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov chs (C) gd, 11 ran.
Supreme Leisure (IRE) 5-4fav (11-8) Held up in touch, headway approaching 2 out, ridden after last, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards, held on, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (E) hvy in Mar beating Mazzareme (11-8) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Trisons Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, headway to lead 3 out, ridden next, edged right under pressure flat, kept on, won at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (B) sft in Apr beating Inch Pride (11-1) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Turpin Green (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, headway to led after 8th, ridden and headed 3 out, regained lead 2 out, drew clear after last, comfortably, won at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (A) gs in Apr beating My Way de Solzen (11-8) by 6l, 9 ran.
Wild Cane Ridge (IRE) 4-6fav (11-6) Made all, ran on strongly from 2 out, comfortably, won at Newcastle 2m 4f beg chs (E) gs beating Eskimo Pie (11-6) by 8l, 7 ran.
