led to 8th, led again after next, headed narrowly after 3 out (usual 4 out), regained lead when not fluent 2 out, soon hard pressed, ridden after last, held on gamely flat
not fluent 1st, tracked winner, led 8th to after next, close up, slightly outpaced by front pair bypassing omitted 3 out, rallied and upsides between last 2, ridden after last, kept on and every chance flat, just held
close up in rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along final circuit, lost touch 13th, continued tailed off
disputed 2nd most of way, challenged 3 out (usual 4 out), led narrowly soon after, headed approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, readily outpaced by front pair flat
NonRunner
All five of these won their latest starts with ANTONY getting the nod on his recent course win. A 2lb rise is negated by a conditional’s allowance and Gary Moore’s charge has won off higher marks in the past. Both Bugsie Malone and Shady Glen bid for hat-tricks with the former making most appeal in this grade on the back of a double at Kempton while Kings Lad and Spookydooky were both successful at Exeter on their respective latest outings though the latter is preferred over today’s distance.
Kings Lad (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 3rd from 3 out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in May beating Triple Chief (11-1) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Antony (FR) 6-4fav (11-0) Tracked leader, jumped left 2nd, not fluent 8th, ridden to challenge 3 out, led before next where left clear, stayed on, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Bishops Court (11-8) by 13l, 4 ran.
Spookydooky (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up, headway chasing leaders after 13th, 2nd at 17th, led last, stayed on well, won at Exeter 3m 7f hcp (3) hvy in Apr beating Ballyheigue Bay (11-9) by 7l, 6 ran.
Shady Glen (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway 8th, led 3 out, ridden before last, held on towards finish, won at Market Rasen 3m hcp (3) gd in May beating Return Flight (11-1) by 2l, 6 ran.
Bugsie Malone (IRE) 5-2fav (10-8) Led until 3rd, pressed leader, led again 14th, ridden and went clear 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Kempton 3m hcp (3) gd in May beating Minella Daddy (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.