mid-division, headway 3 out, driven to chase leading pair after next, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, no impression
not jumped well, in touch, dropped to mid-division 4th, effort to chase leaders 2 out, stayed on same pace, never on terms
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 5th, soon lost place, weakened 2 out, tailed off
always behind, tailed off 2 out
mid-division, lost place after 5th, weakened 2 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
always behind, struggling 4th, tailed off 2 out
behind, ridden 3 out, some headway after next, never near leaders
led to 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
unruly start, reared and almost unseated rider and left start, continued hopelessly tailed off, pulled up 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, led going well before last, pushed clear flat, eased towards finish, easily
mid-division, headway and in touch approaching 3 out, 5th when blundered next, soon weakened, behind when pulled up after next
with leader, led 3 out, driven and headed before last, kept on same pace, no chance with winner flat
STIR ON THE SEA has obvious claims on these terms and may be able to get the better of Bonzeno Queen and Dream Risk. The Devon based raider arguably brings the best form into this contest and is in receipt of weight from the majority of her rivals so clearly holds outstanding claims. However, she has yet to win a race, was beaten in this grade last time and this track doesn't suit every runner but she still appeals as the one that they have to beat. Bonzeno Queen was well supported ahead of her hurdling bow and clearly appreciated the switch to jumping with an impressive success at Stratford, after which she was bought in for 7,000 guineas. There may well be more to come from her and she appeals as the best alternative to the selection despite conceding weight all round. Dream Risk drops in grade and has shown enough ability to think that she can figure, Pacific Bay is worth a look on her first run over obstacles for her current yard whilst One Under may fare better now hurdling but Stir On The Sea sets the standard and gets the nod.
Bonzeno Queen (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, left just over 4 lengths 2nd 2 out, ran on to lead flat, ridden out, won at Stratford 2m nov sell hdl (5) gd beating Casual Style (10-6) by 2l, 14 ran.
Grethel (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) In touch, joined leader 7f out, ridden and outpaced when hampered 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 18l behind Drum Dragon (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f app clm stks (6) gd in Oct (flat).
Kelly Manor (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Led until 2nd, with leader, fell 4th, in a race won by Den Maschine (10-12) at Towcester 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf, 11 ran.
Little Lily Morgan 150-1 (10-2) Always behind, 8th of 12, 37l behind Ballysimon (10-3) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Apr.
One Under (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 16, well behind Willie Hall (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs in Nov.
Samaret 200-1 (10-0) Hampered 1st, always behind, 8th of 16, well behind Saveiro (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Searree 80-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and struggling 5f out, 11th of 14, 22l behind Kasbadali (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd.
Simplified 66-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, soon struggling, detached when fell 2 out, in a race won by Lord Gunnerslake (9-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Truckers Storm (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Alw twrds rr, fair 11th bef 4out, to from 3out, 10th of 17, 49l behind Against The Law (12-0) at Dawstown 3m ire ptp gd.
Dream Risk (FR) 9-1 (10-3) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 13, 12l behind Veiled (10-8) at Leicester 2m juv fll nov hdl (3yo) (3) gf in Dec.
Pacific Bay (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, weakened from 3 out, 7th of 9, 30l behind Cat Six (9-11) at Catterick 2m mrs nov hcp hdl (0-95) (5) gs in Mar.
Stir On The Sea (IRE) 13-8fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, left 2nd 4th, led after next, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon beaten, edged right before last, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Den Maschine (10-12) at Towcester 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Bogula (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leader and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 23l behind Tillietudlem (8-7) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf (flat).
