always behind
always behind, no chance when hampered 2 out
in touch, driven to chase leaders approaching 2 out, weakened 1 out
held up in rear, effort and carried head high, hung left after 2 out, soon beaten
behind, headway, hit last, kept on flat
always behind
mid-division, badly hampered 5th, no danger after
chased leaders until blundered, weakened 2 out
held up, headway approaching 2 out, led before last, headed last, not quicken flat
behind, until blundered badly 2nd, pulled up soon after
held up, mistake 3 out, soon struggling
not fluent, never going well, always in rear
held up, still plenty to do after 3 out, headway on outside after 2 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, always held
close up, blundered 3rd, hit 4th, weakened, well behind before 3 out
held up towards rear, blundered 5th, smooth headway from 2 out, chased leaders going well, led last, ridden, pushed out, ran on well flat
led until headed 2 out, chased leaders under pressure after, weakened last
mid-division on inside, driven, no impression approaching 2 out
always behind, no chance when hit 2 out
chased leaders, ridden, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, driven approaching 2 out, soon lost place
chased leaders, ridden when blundered 3 out, weakened
always behind
tracked leader, mistake 5th, led 2 out, ridden, headed before last, weakened flat
in rear, pushed along after 2 out, driven and stayed on approaching last, kept on flat, not reached leaders
towards rear, mistake 3 out, no danger after
mid-division, hit 3 out, losing place when fell 2 out
chased leaders, ridden, outpaced when hit 2 out, driven, hung left approaching last, hung left, kept on flat
Nonrunner
This is the traditional 'getting out stakes' and affords punters the chance to escape their debts for the week. Howle Hill is an outsider to consider, Desert Quest is an enigma but looks sure to go well, and Studmaster is a progressive type with recent winning form, with the one time useful Flat performer Desert Quest getting the nod in the belief the ground is drying out. Studmaster has done nothing wrong, winning his last two starts. However, there is the suspicion he prefers more cut in the ground and the runner up to him last time was well beaten on his following start. However, he couldn't have been more impressive and looks set to run a big race. Howle Hill is generously priced as he is without a win this season. He is rated 100 on the Flat and has been keeping good company over hurdles. His fifth behind Lingo over this course and distance in November looks solid form with the third, Phar Bleu, placed earlier in the week. Desert Quest is the one they all have to beat. A four time winner this season, he turned in his best performance to date when scoring at Newbury last time, and although raised eleven pounds for that success, can shrug off the weight. He turned in a top class performance on fast ground at Royal Ascot at York last summer, and will relish the ground here as it dries out. The stable have already enjoyed success at the meeting, and Paul Nicholls' Desert Quest can get the punters out of jail.
Admiral (IRE) 150-1 (11-10) Chased leader to 5th, weakened rapidly before next, 12th of 18, well behind Brave Inca (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m hdl Grd 1 (1) gs.
Sporazene (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Raced wide, tracked leaders, chased leading pair after 7th, ridden after 3 out, no impression when hit last 2, 3rd of 6, 18l behind My Way de Solzen (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 4f hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Studmaster 5-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders in 5th, progress into 2nd 3 out, led approaching next, drew clear after last, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Feb beating Freddie Foster (9-13) by 5l, 19 ran.
Power Elite (IRE) 7-2fav (10-6) Took keen hold, in touch, settled in mid-division after 2nd, taken right to inside and weakened approaching 3 out, 15th of 19, 40l behind Lingo (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (A) gs in Nov.
Chief Yeoman 7-2 (11-2) Held up in touch, mistake and weakened 3 out, 8th of 9, 46l behind Briareus (11-2) at Wincanton 2m hdl Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb.
Howle Hill (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) In touch in chasing group, chased winner 6th until after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 8, 40l behind The French Furze (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Dusky Warbler 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, headway and hung right 2 out, hit last, kept on strongly under pressure run-in, just held, 2nd of 21, nk behind Victram (9-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft.
Perle de Puce (FR) 40-1 (11-3) Never better than mid-division, 13th of 21, 22l behind Victram (9-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft.
Adamant Approach (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Towards rear, progress after 3 out, 10th and ridden after 2 out, soon no extra, 11th of 27, 28l behind Studmaster (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 hvy in Jan.
Dalaram (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader until ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, driven and kept on again run-in, 4th of 8, 4l behind Royal Shakespeare (11-4) at Sandown 2m lst hdl (1) gd in Feb.
Arch Rebel (USA) 50-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, lost touch before 4 out, progress 2 out, 5th and effort approaching last, soon no extra, 6th of 7, 15l behind Brave Inca (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hdl Grd 1 (1) gs in Jan.
Publican (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Hampered and fell in race won by Solar System (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 3f lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan, 12 ran.
Noble Request (FR) 6-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 5th, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, eased from last, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Feb beating Lunar Crystal (11-12) by 8l, 6 ran.
Hawadeth 12-1 (11-12) Chased leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed after 5th, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 5, 13l behind Gods Token (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Desert Quest (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up, smooth headway 3 out, challenged on bit from 2 out, left in lead last, shaken up flat, jinked left, ran on well, won at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf beating Pirate Flagship (11-7) by 2l, 14 ran.
Bob Justice (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) With leader, led approaching 5th, ridden and headed 3 out, every chance last, rallied to lead again towards finish, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) hvy in Dec beating Kentucky Blue (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Grande Jete (SAF) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, 12th of 18, 33l behind Definate Spectacle (10-1) at Aintree 2m lst hcp hdl (A) gs in Apr.
Fontanesi (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Always behind, 8th of 14, well behind Dom d'Orgeval (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) hvy in Feb.
Miss Academy (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Held up when fell at the 2nd in race won by Bold Fire (9-13) at Southwell 2m mrs hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan, 9 ran.
Acambo (GER) 2-1fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 3 out, ridden to chase leaders next, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 9l behind Crow Wood (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Feb.
Lunar Crystal (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Pressed leader, led 4th, mistake and headed last, no extra run-in, 4th of 21, 2l behind Victram (9-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft.
Borora 100-1 (10-6) Behind, ridden 3 out, stayed on from next, no danger, 6th of 20, 15l behind Desert Air (10-9) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) sft in Jan.
Adopted Hero (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) In rear, headway 4 out, effort when hampered after 3 out, soon beaten, 7th of 12, 35l behind Town Crier (11-1) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Lord Henry (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leader and clear over rest, well led 3 out, weakened approaching next, 3rd of 6, 23l behind Tarlac (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.
Khetaam (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, 7th after 2 out, switched to inner to lead last, ridden clear, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gs beating Feel Good Factor (9-11) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Enhancer 33-1 (11-11) Chased clear leading pair, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last, 4th of 6, 23l behind Tarlac (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.
High Day 33-1 (10-10) In touch, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on well flat, no impression, 4th of 17, 8l behind Crow Wood (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Feb.
Buck Whaley (IRE) 5-2fav (10-6) Hit 1st, behind, driven and headway 3 out, ridden last, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, held on, won at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) hvy in Jan deadheating with Rayshan (10-7), 12 ran.
Pirate Flagship (FR) 11-2 (11-7) Held up in touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, edged left and left 2nd last, stayed on flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Desert Quest (11-7) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
Goldbrook 33-1 (11-3) Prominent until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 14, 24l behind Desert Quest (11-7) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
