tracked leader, hit 2nd and 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on same pace
led after 1st, headed 2 out, soon ridden and rallied, one pace from last
mid-division, shaken up and headway approaching 2 out, took narrow advantage approaching last, soon ridden, edged left, ran on
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division when fell 2nd
led until after 1st, chased leaders, ridden and every chance after 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 2 out, pulled up before last
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and every chance when hit last, kept on
mid-division until weakened after 3 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on approaching last, went 4th run-in
Harry Tricker is marginally preferred to Squadron and Art Professor. Hot Diamond and Callisto Moon could go well as may Bantry Bere, Alaghiraar and Serhaaphim although the last three named have a bit to find on the book. The selection disappointed on his first start over hurdles when well backed and he has ground to make up on Hot Diamond on that running. He proved that running all wrong on his next two starts before gaining a deserved success at Plumpton. He was quite strongly fancied for the Fred Winter but wasn't given a hard time there once his chance was gone. Squadron also failed to fire in the juvenile handicap at the Festival but he had also been deemed to have a reasonable chance prior to the race and could well redeem his reputation today. Art Professor has been off since disappointing at Chepstow in December, he had made a good start to his hurdling career in the first half of the season and his chance is respected. One or two others in the field have claims as well but we'll stick with Harry Tricker.
Art Professor (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, ridden 4 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 25l behind Franchoek (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) sft in Dec.
Callisto Moon 11-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden after 3 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, stayed on one pace approaching next, 5th of 15, 8l behind Mamlook (11-12) at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd.
Squadron 25-1 (11-9) In touch, not fluent 2nd, pushed along after 4th, weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 22, well behind Crack Away Jack (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Bantry Bere (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Led, ridden after 3 out, not fluent and headed next, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 22l behind Special Day (10-6) at Newbury 2m 3f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Harry Tricker 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along after 5th, mistake 3 out, soon struggling, 20th of 22, well behind Crack Away Jack (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Mujamead 13-2 (11-9) Tracked leader, raced keenly, led approaching 5th, ridden and headed when not fluent 2 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 4, 11l behind Riguez Dancer (11-0) at Towcester 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Alaghiraar (IRE) 6-5fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 3rd, led next, ridden and headed 2 out, beaten when blundered last, 6th of 14, 9l behind Arctic Wings (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Blossom King (FR) 9-4fav (10-12) Held up, hit 2nd, headway after 6th, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ardesia (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct, 9 ran.
Chunky's Choice (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, no chance from 5th, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Metaphoric (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Hot Diamond 9-2 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to challenge approaching last, led flat, headed near finish, 2nd of 18, shd behind Song of Songs (11-9) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Zelos (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In touch, effort after 3 out, kept on from next, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Arctic Wings (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Serhaaphim 13-2 (11-3) With leader, not fluent 3rd, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 6th of 13, 29l behind Special Day (10-6) at Newbury 2m 3f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
