never going well and ran in snatches, chased leaders, jumped right 2nd, went badly right again and bumped rival next, went right 4th and 8th, driven and lost place after 10th, pulled up before 12th
held up last, hit 6th, went 4th after 10th, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out
tracked leaders, steadied and lost place 10th, rallied into 3rd again soon after, not much room and squeezed through before 2 out, led soon after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, idled run-in, found extra towards finish
led, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, lost 2nd and no extra in 3rd
pressed leader, badly bumped 3rd, hit 12th, every chance 3 out, lost 2nd briefly next, chased winner, 2 lengths down at the last, switched right and rallied run-in, no extra towards finish
NonRunner
Native Robin disappointed on his final two starts last season so has a bit to prove now. Goldencard was just beaten here last month after winning at Uttoxeter but has gone up a further 4lb. Reallyradical loves it here and proved his well-being with a wide-margin victory over hurdles at the track last month. A weight rise was inevitable but he could have done with some rain to ease conditions. HELFORD RIVER is thriving over fences and can complete the treble raised only 2lb, though Dorking Lad should also be one to follow going forward.
Reallyradical (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Held up in touch, travelled strongly, closed 8th, led before 2 out, soon clear, edged left flat, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) sft in Oct beating My Lady Grey (11-4) by 23l, 9 ran.
Dorking Lad 2-7fav (11-2) Made all, driven approaching last, stayed on, won at Newton Abbot 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Apr beating Mr Sociable (11-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Native Robin (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Detached in rear early, struggling from 10th, tailed off after next, 10th of 12, dist behind Rosmuc Relay (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Helford River 6-4 (10-2) Chased leader, led 7th, headed narrowly last, led again flat, stayed on, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Oct beating Bill And Barn (10-2) by 1 3/4l, 3 ran.
Galtee Mountain (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Led, pecked 1st, mistake and headed 4th, front pair clear before 10th, closed 3 out, weakened 2 out, jumped right and clambered over last, rider did well to stay on, lost remote 3rd flat, 4th of 6, 30l behind Air Hair Lair (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Goldencard (IRE) 4-7fav (12-5) Led, jumped to his right 2nd last, stayed on flat, headed narrowly post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Moans Cross (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
