held up mid-division, brief effort 3 out
mid-division, headway 11th, chased winner 13th, weakened 2 out
mid-division, weakened 14th
tracked leader, led 8th, ridden clear last ran on
mid-division, mistakes, jumped right 8th, behind when pulled up before next
towards rear, brief effort 12th
tracked leaders, ridden 12th, chased winner in vain last
trakced leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, behind from 10th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out
never better than finishing position
towards rear, mistake 2nd, never on terms
held up, headway 12th, chased leaders 3 out, blundered 2 out, one pace
in touch, gradually weakened from 6th
tracked leader, weakened 12, tailed up when pulled up before 2 out
led, headed 8th, weakened 11th, mistake 14th
Nonrunner
Plenty have claims in this large field but we like the look of Holy Joe who is preferred to Cape Stormer and Oracle Des Mottes. The selection has plenty of course form to his name and looks to have a leading chance in this contest having finished third in the Fox Hunters at Aintree on his final start. True, he has to concede weight all round but he may still prove too good. Cape Stormer is also burdened with a penalty but this consistent performer looks sure to take a hand in the finish with this being run over his optimum trip. Oracle Des Mottes hasn't raced under Rules since disappointing in a Hunter Chase at Sandown in 2006 but he's been in really good form in points of late and has to be on the short-list. Seafield Bogie, Jurado Express and Machrihanish are others to cast an eye over but our vote's awarded to Holy Joe.
Cape Stormer (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Prominent, led 10th, ridden and headed 3 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 29l behind Alvino (12-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f hts chs (6) gd in Mar.
Seafield Bogie (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leader, ridden and lost touch 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 12, well behind Alvino (12-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f hts chs (6) gd in Mar.
Auditor 9-2 (9-12) Held up behind leaders, led after 2 out, went right last, ridden clear flat, won at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Apr beating Jupon Vert (11-11) by 10l, 6 ran.
Five Seven Live (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Disp ld app 13-4 out; led 2 out til hdd flat, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Home By Midnight (10-7) at Guilsborough 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Jurado Express (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Made all, ridden out, won at Kempton 2m 4f hts chs (4) gs in Mar beating You Do The Math (11-11) by 11l, 8 ran.
Machrihanish 16-1 (11-7) Led from 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, rallied to lead last, ran on well flat, won at Taunton 2m 7f hts chs (5) gf in Apr beating Twenty Degrees (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Golly (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) A bhnd, 5th of 9, 21l behind Fleur De Nikos (10-11) at Laleston 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Hambaphambili Evensfav (12-3) A.p; led 13 til hdd 2 out; one pce, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Fergal's Find (12-3) at Chaddesley Corb' 3m ptp gd in Apr.
High Rank 10-1 (12-4) Lost tch 13, 6th of 8, well behind Strong Weld (12-0) at Woodford 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Menantol 12-1 (12-0) T.o & pulled up in race won by Strong Weld (12-0) at Bitterley 3m ptp gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Montys Tan (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Behind, under pressure 12th, soon beaten, 8th of 14, 42l behind Ede'iff (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4f hts chs (4) gd in Apr.
Mooramana 9-2 (11-0) Chsd ldrs; 4th & wl in tch 15; fdd 2 out, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Beautiful Dawn (11-0) at Whittington 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Oracle des Mottes (FR) 4-5fav (12-0) Held up in tch; trckd ldr & ev ch frm 3-last; no ex flat, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Quick (12-0) at Cherrybrook 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Per Amore (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, hit 14th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 41l behind Wild Is The Wind (12-0) at Bangor 3m hts chs (5) gs in Apr.
The Noble Roman 20-1 (12-0) Prsd ldrs til outpcd 15, 4th of 8, 13l behind Fergal's Find (12-3) at Chaddesley Corb' 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Watership Down (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) (cp) (ts) made all; drew clr 2 out; comf, won at Larkhill 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Reviewer (11-0) by 10l, 4 ran.
Holy Joe (FR) 25-1 (12-0) Led 3rd to 9th, remained close up, every chance 3 out until 2 out, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 19, 19l behind Christy Beamish (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gs in Apr.
