held up, headway after 4 out, badly hampered 3 out, no impression after
held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden after 2 out, led run-in, kept on well
mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out
prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden when badly hampered and unseated rider 3 out
in rear and keen, blundered and unseated rider 3rd
held up, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
held up, headway after 4 out, tracking leaders and every chance when fell 3 out
took keen hold, in touch, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on from next
led, headed 4 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden approaching next, headed run-in, no extra
mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders until weakened after 4 out
held up, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, carried out by loose horse approaching last
Idlewild might just pop in again, with Totally Scottish, Who Cares Wins, Hopbine and Nowell House among a number of other possibles in a weak affair. Nothing stands out too much here, but at least Idlewild has a recent win to his credit. That first success of the 10-year-old's career came in selling company the week before last, and granted his task was made easier when Fathom was pulled up approaching the last. He was bought in for 3,600gns and connections will be praying that he can show the small amount of improvement needed to follow up. In this company he has every chance, although bets should definitely be kept on the small side. Totally Scottish is one of three Keith Reveley runners and probably has the best chance of the trio. He has been in the grip of the handicapper since scoring at Carlisle over two years ago and will certainly appreciate the drop to this level. Tony McCoy could not work the oracle on Who Cares Wins at Fontwell in November and he will find this trip too short anyway on what is his first outing since then. Hopbine would also prefer further, but has won in better company than this, and Nowell House was rated on 124 when down the field at Wetherby a month ago. It would be no surprise if he were to take a hand in the finish, but a chance is taken with Idlewild.
Nowell House 16-1 Held up and keen, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 6th of 8, 29l behind Rob Leach at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (C) gs in Feb.
Totally Scottish 8-1 Held up in rear, pushed along 3 out, headway next, effort approaching last, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Welsh Dream at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Feb.
Who Cares Wins 5-2fav Held up towards rear, good headway 7th, ridden after 3 out, not quicken from 2 out, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Makulu at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Nov.
Idlewild (IRE) 8-1 With leader, led 2nd, ridden 3 out, left clear last, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (G) sft in Feb beating Fille Detente by 19l, 9 ran.
Sterling Guarantee (USA) 33-1 Behind, ridden after 9th and soon in touch until weakened from 2 out, 7th of 9, 46l behind Galero at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (D) gf in Feb.
Oulton Broad 20-1 Chased leader until after 5th, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 9, 23l behind Saint Par at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (C) sft in Dec.
Blazing Fiddle (IRE) 100-1 Keen, in touch, lost place 6th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Always Waining at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (C) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
Dix Bay 7-2jt-fav Raced wide, held up in rear, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 15, 38l behind Penny's Crown at Hereford 2m 3f sll hdl (G) sft in Feb.
Hopbine 7-1 Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway 7th, outpaced 3 out, 5th of 11, 25l behind Fishki's Lad at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Feb.
Blue Hawk (IRE) 11-1 Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Stewart's Lad at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in Nov, 13 ran.
Lord Lamb 12-1 In touch, headway approaching 7th, ridden when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 11, 21l behind Kiwi Babe at Leicester 2m 4f clm hdl (F) sft in Jan.
I Got Rhythm 16-1 Mid-division, outpaced when blundered 4 out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 32l behind Mr Midaz at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in Feb.
Bint St James 33-1 Prominent until 4th, lost touch 6th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Crazy Mazie at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-100 (G) gs in May, 12 ran.
Turtle Love (IRE) 9-1 In rear, mistake 3rd, headway next, ridden 3 out and weakened quickly, 13th of 19, 50l behind Beausejour at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (F) gf in Jun '03.
Pagan Ceremony (USA) 20-1 Chased leader to approaching 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Idlewild at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (G) sft in Feb, 9 ran.
