mid-division, bad mistake 11th and drooped to rear, well behind when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, pushed along before 2 out, ran on one pace
handy, slow jump 3 out and ridden, gradually weakened
chased leaders, jumped right 2nd, pressed leader 8th, mistake 3 out and dropped away tamely
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened
in rear, mid-division 12th, pushed along no impression from 3 out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, went 3rd 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along and headed last, kept on, no chance with winner
towards rear, headway after 5 out, went 5th 3 out and pushed along, ridden and chased leader after 2 out, led last, stayed on strongly to draw clear run-in, won going away
in rear, behind and struggling from 10th
front mid-division, bumped jumping 2nd, pushed along after 5 out, soon lost touch
mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 1st
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Another race in which a market check is advised with only two of these having run in a chase previously. High Stakes is among the senior runners but had an excellent record between the flags in his younger days and has won over hurdles. Ubetya and Frimeur De Lancray will be looking to make the most of their experience. The latter sports cheekpieces on his return and would have an excellent chance on a narrow defeat at Wetherby in March. VIVA LAVILLA ran well in a couple of Grade 2 races over timber and has also won a point. He’s had a wind operation since last seen and has bags of scope. Harper's Brook also makes some appeal and Half Track is only a pound out of the handicap. Grey Skies is another nice prospect with Hasty Brook lightly-raced along with Iron Bridge.
Bold Endeavour 12-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, stumbled badly on landing and lost place 3rd, pulled up before next, at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Ubetya (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Led, not fluent 6th, joined briefly 7th, ridden after 3 out, headed after last, rallied well to lead final strides, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Shantou Lucky (10-12) by nk, 5 ran.
Donny Boy (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out, pushed along and plugging on when brought down last, at Kelso 2m 2f (1) sft in Mar.
Grey Skies (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, went second 6th, ridden to challenge before 2 out, kept on from last, no match for winner, 2nd of 5, 7 1/2l behind Thunder Rock (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f (3) gs in Apr.
High Stakes (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Led, headed with a circuit to go, remained in 2nd, pushed along and weakened quickly home turn, plugged on for remote 3rd, tailed off, 3rd of 4, dist behind Shearer (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f (3) gd in Oct.
Viva Lavilla (IRE) 11-10fav (11-7) In touch in mid-division, closed 3rd, chased winner 3 out, ridden before last, no impression flat, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Rafferty's Return (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Feb.
Harper's Brook (IRE) 10-11fav (11-10) In rear, in touch, tracked front pair before 3 out, pressed leaders going easily before 2 out, led 2 out, shaken up and drew clear before last, not extended, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) gd in Apr beating Glengeever (11-3) by 8 1/2l, 4 ran.
Iron Bridge (IRE) 2-9fav (11-10) Jumped left, led, headed bend before 4th and slipped slightly, pushed along after 3 out, led before 2 out, clear last, easily, won at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Apr beating Ted's Friend (11-10) by 22l, 3 ran.
No Regrets (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, outpaced after 4 out, no impression after, 7th of 12, 11 3/4l behind I'd Better Go Now (11-9) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Frimeur De Lancray (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Chased leader, not fluent 5th, led after 12th, headed 3 out, rallied flat, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Ecume Atlantique (11-12) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Half Track (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) In touch on outer, not fluent 3rd, dropped to rear 6th, nudged along 8th, slow next, ridden 3 out, headway approaching next, plugged on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 6, 22 3/4l behind City Chief (11-12) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Peaceful Sunday (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Held up, mistake and unseated rider 4th, at Ayr 2m hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Hasty Brook (FR) 11-10 (11-7) Close up, pressed leader before 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, outpaced by winner before last, kept on but well held, 2nd of 3, 6 1/2l behind Ailie Rose (11-0) at Ayr 3m (4) gs in Apr.
