held up, ridden and headway after 12th, stayed on, not reached leaders
in touch, led approaching 5 out, headed 4th, ridden to lead again 2 out, kept on
mid-division, mistake 7th, weakened 11th
in touch, led 12th, headed next, led again 4 out, headed 2 out and no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, soon one pace, fading when mistake last
towards rear, headway 7th, weakened 12th, pulled up before 5 out
tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
led, headed 12th, weakened after 13th, pulled up after
tracked leaders, mistake and lost place 9th, behind when pulled up before 5 out
behind from 5th, blundered 13th, pulled up before 4 out
in touch, hit 6th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, driven upon 3rd, mistake next, lost touch 8th, pulled up before 12th
always in rear, pulled up before 12th
mid-division, kept on at own pace
MINSGILL MANS had to settle for second place in this race last year and is taken to go one better in what arguably looks like a poorer contest at the expense of Bob Bites Back and Kisha King. The selection is one of an only few that have form under national hunt rules. He was second to Lady Myfanwy in this race last year and he has since scored between the flags this season. He is ridden by top amateur James Tudor and if he can recapture last years form he will be difficult to oppose. Bob Bites Back was fifth in this race last year but he has been making hay while the sun has been shining this season. He has won four times in point to points so comes into the race in fine fettle so he worth noting in the market. The same can be said about Kisha King who has won five times between the flags this season and is certainly recommended for the short list. However for the winner we return to Minsgill Mans.
Grey Kid (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Held up, ridden 14th, staying on and headway from 3 out, kept on under pressure to lead close home, won at Hereford 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd beating Doof (11-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bob Bites Back (IRE) 4-7 (12-0) Ap; led 14; comf, won at Ystradowen 3m ptp beating Lanaken (12-0) by 8l, 9 ran.
Countrycousin (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Led 2-6; to & pu 12, in a race won by Shuil An Burren (12-0) at Ystradowen 3m ptp, 5 ran.
Dead Or Alive (IRE) 2-7 (12-0) Led to 3; led 8; clr 14; v easy, won at Ystradowen 3m ptp in Mar beating Danny's Last (11-7) by 25l, 8 ran.
Kisha King (IRE) (12-0) Walked over, won at Lydstep 3m ptp, 1 ran.
Last Warrior 8-1 (12-0) Hdwy 8; led 3 out; sn clr, won at Llanvapley 3m ptp beating Ship To Shore (12-0) by 10l, 10 ran.
Minsgill Mans (12-7) Led til hdd & wknd 3 out; to, 4th of 8, well behind Esters Boy (12-0) at Lydstep 3m ptp.
Opal Ridge (12-3) Lft in ld 3; hdd 14; one pce 3 out, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Absolutely Barking (12-3) at Llanvapley 3m ptp.
Ship To Shore (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Ap; one pce 3 out, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Last Warrior (12-0) at Llanvapley 3m ptp.
Shuil An Burren (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) (cp) (tt) led 10; v easy, won at Ystradowen 3m ptp beating Tanmeya (11-7) by 30l, 5 ran.
Slaney Eagle (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Ap; led 4-7; one pce 3 out, 2nd of 13, 10l behind Doctor Supremo (12-0) at Lydstep 3m ptp.
Treasured Coin 7-1 (12-0) Hdwy 12; lft in ld 13; hdd 3 out; no ex, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Doctor Supremo (12-0) at Lydstep 3m ptp.
Colorado Storm 6-4 (11-7) Prom til wknd aft 3 out, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Cudeen (12-0) at Llanvapley 3m ptp.
Fruitfull Citizen (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Led until 2nd, led 6th, hit 8th, headed 12th, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 8, 16l behind Alroyal (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f nov hts chs (6) gf in Mar.
