handy, pushed along before 3 out, kept on, weakened run-in
chased leaders, pecked 9th, went 2nd at 12th, pushed along before 3 out, not fluent last, ridden and led run-in, stayed on
in rear, in touch, pushed along 4 out, plugged on same pace
towards rear, ridden and outpaced after 12th, soon tailed off, pulled up 2 out
led, hit 5th, hit 10th, pushed along before last where jumped right, ridden and headed run-in, no extra
CAPTAIN CLAUDE was always likely to go up a fair chunk in the handicap for his victory here in March and with that proven form with give in the ground, he makes most appeal of the quintet. Walk In The Wild handles this surface and his best efforts in 2022 obtained at this time of year. Hilltown has historically been campaigned over extreme distances over hurdles though there was plenty of money around for Seamus Mullins’ charge when tried over fences at Plumpton. Maasai Warrior returns from a lengthy absence and is noted in the market on a first start for Chris Gordon.
Walk In The Wild (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Prominent, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Captain Claude (IRE) 10-3 (11-3) Led until 3 out, chased leader until ridden before 2 out, ridden and no extra in 3rd, mistake last, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Hill Of Tara (10-9) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Nov.
Hilltown (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden 4 out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 16l behind West Orchard (10-6) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Yesnosorry (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) In rear, hit 10th and rider lost irons, pulled up next, at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Maasai Warrior (IRE) 7-2 (10-8) 6 towards rear, headway to chase leaders 5 out, ridden before 3 out, gradually faded, 4th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Master Malcolm (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jan.
