mid-division, weakened and blundered 15th
always in rear
soon pushed along in rear, stayed on from 2 out, never in contention
towards rear, still plenty to do when blundered 15th, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd last, no impression on leading pair
in touch, headway 7th, driven after 4 out, challenged 2 out, led last, driven and stayed on well flat
prominent, led 3rd to 5th, led 7th to omitted 3 out, weakened and blundered last
chased leaders, ridden 13th, soon struggling
always in rear, blundered 10th, lost touch 14th, tailed off
never travelling in rear, tailed off when pulled up 13th
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last
soon in rear, blundered 3rd and 4th, under pressure 7th, tailed off when pulled up 13th
refused to race
mid-division, ridden and struggling before 4 out
always in rear, tailed off
with leaders, led bypassing 3 out, driven 2 out, headed last, no extra flat
always front rank, ridden omitted 3 out, one pace approaching last
mid-division, headway 12th, weakened after
Nonrunner
The quartet for the shortlist in this handicap chase are Indian Chase, Lavenoak Lad, Victree and ZIMBABWE and the vote goes to the last mentioned. The selection is not an easy ride, but he is in good form and he lost no caste in defeat last time out when he chased home Extra Bold. This step-up in trip should not be a problem and he has conditions to suit so he should make a bold bid to go one better. Indian Chase ran his best race yet over fences when he finished second behind Strolling Vagabond. He has trip and ground to suit and he is clearly capable of getting in the money. Lavenoak Lad has only managed one win in this sphere so far but he has twice run well over this trip and he may again be good enough to run on into a place. Victree is in good heart but he looks high enough in the weights at present. High Toby ran well on his debut over regulation fences last time and there could be more to come from him. There are plenty in with chances but Zimbabwe makes most appeal.
Victree (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Chased leaders in 4th, went third 10th, pushed along before 4 out, one pace from next, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Dizzy Future (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Maree Hall (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Chased leader, blundered badly 16th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Dennis The Legend (11-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Apr, 10 ran.
Zimbabwe (FR) 12-1 (10-8) Prominent, under pressure 15th, stayed on from 2 out, chased winner after last, kept on well, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Extra Bold (11-6) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
High Ball (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In touch, staying on when blundering 2 out, rider became unbalanced and fell off approaching last, in a race won by Tarsus (10-13) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr, 17 ran.
Lavenoak Lad 5-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear on outside, headway after 8th, chased winner approaching 4 out until last, one pace, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Major Euro (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Hever Road (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 14, 26l behind Polar Gale (11-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Kingston-Banker 9-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway 15th, outpaced from 3 out, 5th of 16, 30l behind Constantius (10-2) at Huntingdon 3m hcp 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Sebber Bridge (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake and lost place 12th, weakened next, behind and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dillay Brook (11-9) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Nov, 9 ran.
Off The Shelf (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Chased winner until 4th and again from next, led 7th until after 8th, not fluent 10th, weakened 4 out, mistake 3 out, tailed off, last of 3, well behind Option Money (10-9) at Huntingdon 3m nov chs (4) gf in Apr.
Carnt Spell 20-1 (10-3) Always behind, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Extra Bold (11-6) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar, 17 ran.
High Toby 20-1 (10-10) Took keen hold, chased leader, led 5th until 8th, bumped and led 13th, headed and blundered 4 out, weakened after next, 4th of 10, 32l behind Dizzy Future (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
General Alarm 66-1 (10-8) Towards rear, mistake 1st, always behind, no chance when mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Deep Pockets (10-12) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Touch of Fate 7-1 (10-13) Held up, headway into 5th approaching 14th, ridden and weakened from next, 7th of 10, well behind Dizzy Future (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Spot The Lady (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway after 7th, already weakened when mistake 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind Speed Bonnie Boat (10-10) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Count The Cost (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, led 10th, ridden and headed next, stayed front rank until weakened before 2 out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Strolling Vagabond (10-1) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Apr.
Indian Chase 20-1 (9-11) Held up in mid-division, headway into 5th when hit 10th, mistake next, chased leading pair 13th, kept on from 2 out, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Strolling Vagabond (10-1) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Apr.
Mystic King 33-1 (9-11) Behind from 8th, tailed off from 4 out, 7th of 9, well behind Buckland Gold (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Kappelhoff (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Held up, headway 7th, mistake 12th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 8, well behind Ultimate Limit (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
