mid-division, weakened from 8 out, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, reminders and weakened before 17th
mid-division, headway before 5 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on towards finish
led, headed before 12th, chased winner from 2 out, kept on towards finish, no impression
tracked leaders, weakened from 2 out
held up towards rear, outpaced from 7 out
in rear and pushed along, never dangerous
tracked leader, weakened from 2 out
held up mid-division, outpaced after 11th
tracked leaders, led before 12th, clear from 2 out
The Last Bridge was soon off the bridle behind Mission Complete over 3m5f at Warwick last time and it's hard to see him turning the tables even though the winner is 8lb higher here. Jonjo O'Neill's gelding won't be far away if in the same mood but this is a new trip for Magical Man and Bangor runner-up Mist The Boat still has plenty to prove over fences. QULINTON can be a bit of a monkey but he's a thorough stayer who is starting to look well treated. He'll enjoy today's quicker conditions and could well give supporters a run for their money at decent odds.
Qulinton (FR) 8-1 (11-6) Led until 3rd, tracked winner until 12th, pecked 5 out, chased leading pair, weakened next, 3rd of 5, 32l behind Beauboreen (11-7) at Bangor 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Mission Complete (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, led 16th, clear flat, driven out, won at Warwick 3m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Bebinn (11-11) by 4l, 10 ran.
Rockabilly (FR) 33-1 (12-5) A.p; led 7-9 & 11-15; one pce 2 out, 3rd of 11, 8 1/2l behind Executive Benefit (11-12) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m sft in Feb.
Trillerin Minella (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Led until 2nd, prominent, not fluent and reminder 9th, ridden after 4 out, every chance last, held towards finish, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Swizzler (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mist The Boat 4-1 (11-8) With leader, jumped left 1st and 5th, blundered 7th, led 5 out, headed approaching 2 out, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Slidecheck (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Magical Man 11-4 (10-13) Prominent, blundered and unseated rider 2nd, at Ffos Las 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Handsome Buddy (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Reluctant to race, behind, lost touch from 13th, pulled up before 16th, at Warwick 3m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Try It Sometime (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led 4th until 8th, led 9th, headed 11th, outpaced after 13th, one pace 4 out, 3rd and no impression when blundered next, 3rd of 6, 14 1/2l behind High Aspirations (11-1) at Ffos Las 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
The Last Bridge 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, closed on inside 11th, ridden 13th, lost one cheek piece after 15th, outpaced next, plugged on from 3 out, no chance, 5th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Mission Complete (10-12) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Broome Lane 9-2 (10-7) Mid-division, headway 6th to chase leaders, ridden 3 out, kept on same and no impression, 4th of 8, 23l behind Maybe Plenty (11-9) at Warwick 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.