tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, one pace last, kept on when not much room flat, no impression
prominent, driven to challenge and every chance when blundered 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, driven to chase leaders before 2 out, ridden between last 2, stayed on to lead narrowly flat, headed near finish
behind, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders after next, kept on same pace, no impression
prominent, led after 2nd to before next, in touch, went left 3 out, soon lost place, weakened before next, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, led narrowly between last 2, headed flat, kept on
mid-division on outside, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened flat
mid-division, lost place after 6th, struggling 4 out, tailed off after next
led to after 2nd, led again before next, hard pressed 2 out, ridden and headed between last 2, rallied flat, regained lead near finish
raced wide, held up behind, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division, hit 5th, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, stayed on and close up flat, always held
mid-division, reminder after 6th, lost place next, tailed off from after 3 out, pulled up before last
in rear, headway under pressure after 2 out, chased leaders last, rallied toward far side flat, held towards finish
Vaillant Creek has had plenty of chances and is again vulnerable against less-exposed types. Minstrel Royal is also in danger of becoming disappointing but Bold Runner has been knocking on the door in better races and is preferred to Ebadani, who was probably flattered to get within four lengths of Emerging Talent at Taunton. Laugharne should be winning soon if his latest second over track and trip is a good guide but MASTER OF SPEED should have too much pace for these if jumping better than when made favourite at Sandown on his hurdling debut - the heavy going that day was a legitimate excuse. Dance In The Dust and Jennifer Eccles may just lack a bit of experience at present.
Bold Runner 13-2 (12-3) Led until pushed along approaching 2 out, chased winner and every chance run-in, no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Cropley (10-4) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Dance In The Dust (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, lost place over 5f out, well held final 2f, 11th of 18, 27 1/2l behind Robin Roe (11-4) at Warwick 2m (6) gd in Mar.
Ebadani (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked winner, effort 2 out, soon challenged, every chance last, ridden and no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Emerging Talent (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gd in Apr.
Laugharne 13-2 (11-0) Hampered start, mid-division, good headway chasing leaders 3 out, 2nd before next, soon challenging, every chance last, not quicken run-in, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Champagne George (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Apr.
Manhattan Mead 20-1 (11-0) Ducked badly left and whipped round start and left 100 yards, always behind, 9th of 11, dist behind Champagne George (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Apr.
Minstrel Royal 4-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 5th of 11, dist behind Treaty Girl (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Prince Mahler (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Alderley Heights (10-0) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Silver Ticket (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ran wide stable bend, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, pulled up, at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Vaillant Creek (FR) 9-4fav (11-0) Led, narrow advantage when blundered and unseated rider 4 out, at Warwick 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Citadel (FR) (10-3) 7th of 10, 17l behind Chahuteur (10-3) at Angouleme 2m 1f gd in Apr.
Master Of Speed (IRE) 11-10fav (10-12) Tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, jumped left and not fluent 3 out, ridden and lost 2nd next, 3rd and weakening when slow last, 3rd of 4, 21l behind Sneaking Budge (10-12) at Sandown 2m (3) hvy in Jan.
Gowell (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, headway 4 out, driven to challenge next, weakened before last, hung right closing stages, 4th of 6, 14l behind Treaty Girl (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) gd in Mar.
Jennifer Eccles 3-1 (11-2) Led, headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Peggies Venture (10-9) at Lingfield 2m (6) hvy in Mar.
