in touch, joint leader 7th, led approaching last, kept on gamely, driven out
held lup towards rear, headway from 7th, riddena fter 2 out, went 3rd last, kept on same pace
mid-division until weakened 2 out
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, headway 5th, hit 7th, weakened after 2 out
always behind, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off
tracked leaders, joined leader 5th, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off
always behind, well tailed off
in touch until weakened after 7th, tailed off
keen, prominent until after 5th, weakened 8th, tailed off
held up towards rear, steady progress from 6th, ridden to chase winner after 2 out, kept on from last, held near finish
led, ridden and headed approaching last, soon one pace
chased leaders, ridden approaching 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
Inghwung is hard to pronounce but should have claims in this easier race, however it is Lupanar who receives the vote ahead of Archduke Ferdinand. Gary Moore's gelding has shown plenty of ability since coming across from France and whilst he was outclassed last time out at Aintree behind Binocular, this race is obviously significantly easier. His previous win at Folkestone looks fair form and with this trip more to his liking, a big run should be on the cards at a track where his trainer excels. Inghwung was disappointing when prominent in the betting at Newbury. It may be that this better ground will suit, and she has solid claims despite having to give weight away. Pouily is a contender as he has shown plenty of ability to date but we may not see the best of him until he jumps a fence. Archduke Ferdinand has been off the track for nearly a year but he is one to watch in the betting, whilst Daltaban also needs to be monitored for signs of support from his shrewd stable. Big Paddy has plenty to find on the selection on their previous meeting and so we will return to Lupanar as the nomination.
Inghwung 8-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Jaunty Flight (11-3) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (1) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
Archduke Ferdinand (FR) 3-1 (11-0) In touch, went 2nd at 7th, driven and hung left from 2 out, kept on but always held by winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Scotland Yard (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Big Paddy (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden 3 out, held when pecked 2 out, 4th of 10, 22l behind Hinton Thunderbolt (11-1) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Derry City (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Held up, raced keenly, mistake 4th, pushed along after 6th, behind next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by The Vicar (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar, 11 ran.
Elliott 13-2 (10-8) Held up, short-lived effort 3 out, last of 10, 30l behind Exmoor Ranger (11-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) In touch, hit 8th, soon struggling, left poor 4th 4 out, tailed off, 4th of 9, 46l behind How's Business (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd.
Mustamad 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, weakened after 8th, mistake next and pulled up 3 out in race won by Wheres Johnny (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd in Feb, 9 ran.
Pouilly (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 13, 19l behind Porters War (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf.
Silver Terra 150-1 (10-11) Chased leaders until 5th, soon behind and pulled up 4 out in race won by Oscar Bay (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd, 14 ran.
Welsh Guard (USA) 66-1 (10-12) Soon tailed off, left distant 3rd 4 out, 3rd of 5, well behind Lyceum (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gf in Dec.
West Ridge 50-1 (11-0) Always in rear, tailed off approaching 3 out, 8th of 9, 49l behind Planet of Sound (11-6) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Lupanar (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 4th, behind when mistake 5th, 6th of 10, well behind Binocular (11-0) at Aintree 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gs.
Daltaban (FR) 14-1 (10-9) In rear, lost touch and driven along 6th, one pace from 2 out, 10th of 15, 16l behind Mamlook (11-12) at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd.
Touch Of Velvet 100-1 (10-7) Always in rear, tailed off 4 out, 11th of 17, well behind Otarie (11-6) at Newbury 3m mrs nov hdl (3) gs.
