prominent in chasing group, behind and struggling when pulled up before 3 out
held up, steady headway 8th, pushed along in 5th before 3 out, weakened next, soon pulled up
always behind, tailed off 7th, mistake next, pulled up
led until approaching 7th, chased leader until before 3 out, weakened next, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, 2nd after 3 out, 3rd and no extra run-in
in touch, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
always in rear, tailed off, pulled up
always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off before 3 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, pushed along in modest 7th before 3 out, ridden before next, chasing leaders before last, led run-in (limited comments owing to poor visibility, no time taken)
chased leaders, 2nd before 3 out until after 3 out, chased leaders, soon ridden and one pace from next
mistake 2nd, towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
chased leader, led 7th, hit next, clear before 3 out, joined last, headed and no extra when hung right run-in
chased leaders, jumped right and weakened 2 out
Soft going is a concern for a number of these but not Cheque En Blanc. Gary Moore’s stayer has risen 15lb in the weights since October but that only reflects his improvement. He kept on into second behind an unexposed sort last time at Newbury off this mark and another big run is anticipated. However, he is worse off at the weights than when behind SANDHURST LAD at Plumpton in February so the top weight might be the one to be on. Warwick second Albert D'olivate is on a decent mark nowadays and Norse Legend hasn’t been beaten far in his last two. Vango De Vaige could have more to offer upped in distance while Garrane is on a roll, though raised in grade and up a further 9lb. Bact To Black is fitted with cheekpieces in an attempt to go one better than over track and trip nine days ago but this looks a better race.
Sandhurst Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (11-1) Tracked leader until pushed along 8th, tracked leaders, ridden 2 out (normal 3 out), kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Tambura (11-9) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Garrane (IRE) 5-4fav (12-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway on outside before 7th, led approaching 3 out, clear last, readily, won at Chepstow 3m hcp (5) hvy in Mar beating Steel Express (11-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
Albert D'Olivate (FR) 3-1 (11-9) In touch, headway 4 out, chased leader next, led 2 out, strongly challenged last, headed soon after, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Young Lou (10-5) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Inch Lala (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Raced wide, chased leaders, 2nd before 4th, led 6th, until headed after 3 out, weakened soon after, 5th of 8, 27 1/2l behind Smart Boy (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Norse Legend 7-2fav (11-2) Prominent, lost place after 3 out, kept on under pressure flat, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Norman The Red (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Lerichi Belle (IRE) 11-4fav (12-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 3rd, challenged next, led before 5th, headed after 7th, led again before 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened last, 2nd of 10, 28l behind Calipso Collonges (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Vango De Vaige (FR) 12-1 (11-0) In rear, not fluent 3rd, lost touch 6th, headway on outside under pressure before 2 out, 4th and well held when hit last, weakened run-in, 6th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Tzar De L'elfe (10-9) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Skinflint (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Never travelled in last pair, behind and struggling 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Smart Boy (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Cheque En Blanc (FR) 12-1 (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, headway on outside from before 2 out, kept on run-in, went never nearer 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Darius Des Bois (11-12) at Newbury 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Costante Via (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, struggling 4 out, soon lost touch, went remote 4th before 2 out, 4th of 7, 32 3/4l behind Just Don't Ask (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (4) hvy in Mar.
Jully Les Buxy 5-1 (11-5) In touch early, soon in rear and wide, outpaced from 4 out, plugged on from 2 out, 3rd of 8, 19 1/4l behind Drumlee City (11-9) at Towcester 3m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Mountain Of Mourne (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Prominent, ridden after 5th, lost place approaching 7th, last and behind before 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Garrane (12-2) at Chepstow 3m hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Minella Gathering (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, pecked 1st, not fluent 8th, headway on outside after 3 out, 5th and one pace from 2 out, 5th of 13, 18 3/4l behind Garrane (11-11) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Point N Shoot (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) With leader, led from 2nd, headed and blundered last, one pace, 3rd of 7, 11 1/4l behind De Bene Esse (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
Bact To Black 9-2 (11-4) Chased winner until after 3rd, lost place slightly next, rallied into 2nd before 2 out, staying on same pace and just held when slightly hampered towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Shoofly Milly (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
