with leader, led 6th, headed 4 out, weakened before 2 out
towards rear, lost place 7th, pulled up before next
mid-division, headway 9th, went 3rd from 2 out, kept on
led to 6th, led again before 2 out and mistake, kept on well from last
in touch in 4th, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, headway 9th, went 3rd from 3 out, went 2nd from 2 out, weakened run-in
mid-division, went 4th before 2 out, kept on from last
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, chased winner from last, kept on and held
always behind, tailed off from 8th
behind, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous
towards rear, outpaced after 3 out, kept on from 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, hit 3rd, led 4 out, headed before 2 out and mistake, soon weakened
This looks wide open but Next Sensation and EASTLAKE were first and second in the Grand Annual at The Festival here in March. The latter has four lengths to find but is 5lb better off and fancied to turn the tables today. Fifth Turn Over Sivola would also have a chance on today's terms while though Astracad was unplaced, he made a winning reappearance at Chepstow and his yard is in cracking form. Dunraven Storm and Sew On Target are previous course winner while Workbench trounced Worcester winner Purple 'n Gold by eight lengths at Fontwell and will appreciate the likely strong pace. Boondooma looked good in the first half of last season but hasn't raced since December and seems best on a much softer surface.
Next Sensation (IRE) 7-1fav (11-10) Led until 4 out, struggling to hold place when hit 3 out, weakened next, pulled up before last, at Aintree 2m hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Eastlake (IRE) 8-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, blundered 3rd (chair), hampered 11th (foinavon), soon behind, pulled up before 13th, at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Dunraven Storm (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Led, headed before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 19 1/2l behind Simply Ned (11-12) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (2) gf in Oct.
Boondooma (IRE) 11-10fav (10-12) Made all, drew clear 3 out, very easily (1 fence omitted), won at Haydock 2m (2) hvy in Dec beating Ifandbutwhynot (10-12) by 12l, 5 ran.
Sew On Target (IRE) 13-2 (11-11) With leader, led before 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Le Bacardy (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp (3) gd in May.
Turn Over Sivola (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Always behind, 6th of 7, dist behind Un Ace (11-3) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Astracad (FR) 14-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, led before 5 out, headed 4 out, rallied run-in to regain lead towards finish, won at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Oct beating Third Intention (11-12) by nk, 9 ran.
Workbench (FR) 3-1fav (10-9) Held up, headway 4th, went 2nd 3 out, led before last, ridden clear flat, won at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct beating Purple 'n Gold (11-2) by 8l, 6 ran.
Purple 'n Gold (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 2nd from 3rd, not fluent 5th, led 4 out, headed before last, no impression flat, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Workbench (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Owen Na View (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, mistake 4th, jumped big next, weakened after 4 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Oscar Rock (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp lst (1) gd in Sep.
Going Concern (IRE) 3-1fav (10-7) Tracked leader until 6th, chased leading pair, one pace and no impression when dropped to 4th before 2 out, weakened into 5th run-in, 5th of 6, 25 1/4l behind Another Flutter (10-1) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
De Faoithesdream (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Led until before 6th, weakened before 3 out, 6th of 7, 16 1/4l behind Claret Cloak (11-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (2) gd in May.
