tracked until before 8 out, left alone from 5 out
led, stumbled on landing side and fell 5 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 8 out, mistake 7 out, fell 5 out
TOMNGERRY (NAP) won a point-to-point, two bumpers and twice over hurdles before finding Grade 1 company at Aintree too much for him. He reappeared with a very encouraging run over timber and looks a smart recruit to the bigger obstacles. Alzammaar, three times a winning hurdler, found 2m3f too short here last month and is much more of a staying type as is Impulsive Star, a winning point-to-pointer, bumper and three times successful over timber. Shades Of Midnight has generally performed at a high level over hurdles and wasn't beaten far on his chasing bow at Carlisle despite finishing last.
Alzammaar (USA) 6-4 (11-2) With leader until before 3 out, chased winner after last, kept on and well held by winner, 2nd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Divine Spear (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.
Impulsive Star (IRE) 8-1fav (11-5) Held up in touch, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 21st of 24, 36 3/4l behind Presenting Percy (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m hcp lst (1) gd in Mar.
Tomngerry (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division on inside, tracked leaders after 6th, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, just held near finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Desert Cry (11-11) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Shades Of Midnight 5-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders early, in rear and in touch, ridden and one pace from last, last of 5, 4 3/4l behind Brio Conti (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 4f (3) sft in Nov.
