led, not fluent 6th, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened approaching last
held up in rear, shaken up approaching 2 out, headway and switched left before last, kept on same pace
held up rear of mid-division, not fluent 4th, headway after 2 out, chased winner last, stayed on, well held
held up rear of mid-division, headway on inside approaching 2 out, disputing 2nd when not fluent last, kept on same pace, well held by winner
took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd 3rd, every chance 2 out, faded approaching last
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, led before last, ridden clear, ran on well
in touch in mid-division, took keen hold, headway after 3 out, disputing 7th and well in touch when blundered 2 out, not recover, well beaten after
tracked leaders, stumbled approaching 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra towards finish
took keen hold in touch, not fluent 6th or 2 out, faded last
Withdrawn
Great Mates won a couple of minor events in the summer and started favourite for a handicap here in October but never got involved. Stablemate King's Legacy ran well behind Grands Crus and For Non Stop here in November but made an early error that put him out of contention over three miles on a return visit in January. My Shamwari scored at Ffos Las last month despite several errors and must jump better if he's to land this stronger race, while Jack Black Blues is 10lb higher than for his latest success at Ffos Las in October. Tasheba is quite well handicapped and it would be no great surprise to see him bounce back while Havingotascoobydo is in such good form that he looks certain to be competitive. In an open contest KAUTO RELKO, a very good fifth in the Martin Pipe at The Festival, is taken to continue his good progress and gain his first success for Rachel Hobbs after arriving from Ireland.
Black Jack Blues (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon rallied, kept on well, not pace of winner, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Oscar Whisky (11-7) at Ffos Las 2m hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Tasheba 14-1 (11-6) Raced widest of all, always in rear, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 11, well behind Act Of Kalanisi (10-0) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Kangaroo Court (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, in rear when hampered 5th, never on terms, tailed off, 20th of 24, well behind Alarazi (10-3) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (0-150) (1) gd in Mar.
King's Legacy (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, never on terms, well beaten after 2 out, 11th of 17, well behind Ashkazar (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Secret Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Mid-division, lost place 2 out, soon weakened, 18th of 26, 12l behind Final Approach (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Kauto Relko (FR) 50-1 (10-10) Took keen hold in mid-division, hampered 7th, headway after 3 out, tracking leaders after next, 5th and beaten when mistake last, weakened flat, 5th of 23, 17l behind Sir Des Champs (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
My Shamwari (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon driven to challenge, every chance when hit last, hard ridden and stayed on under pressure to lead last strides, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar beating Black Phantom (11-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Made In Time (IRE) 5-2fav (10-13) Towards rear, stayed on approaching 2 out, never going pace to get involved, 7th of 15, 20l behind Via Galilei (10-12) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Ostland (GER) 9-2 (10-8) Held up in touch, hard ridden to challenge 2 out, chased winner next, stayed on well under pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Pere Blanc (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Great Mates (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) In rear, no chance when hit 4 out,, 10th of 17, 17l behind Russian War (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
Stratigic Gale (IRE) 10-11fav (11-1) Led after 1st, hit 5th, not fluent 2 out, clear when hit last, stayed on well, won at Stratford 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar '10 beating Horseshoe Reef (10-12) by 8l, 7 ran.
Havingotascoobydo (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Held up in rear, headway after 8th, challenged approaching 3 out, soon led, steadied into last, edged left and driven clear flat, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar beating Troubletimestwo (10-12) by 5l, 12 ran.
