led, headed 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden next, kept on
chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on from next
chased leader, weakened approaching 4 out
held up, outpaced 3 out
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
in touch, stayed on from 2 out
chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway 5th, led 2 out, hung left and drew clear from last
mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, one pace
held up, weakened approaching 3 out
in rear, weakened approaching 3 out
towards rear, pushed along 4th, soon struggling
A cavalry charge and Ela Re could put up a shock performance to see off Ellerslie Tom and Festive Chimes. Sue Smith's charge is potentially well treated in relation to his hurdling mark and having gone well when fresh, he could have a serious chance if consenting to set off with the field. Ellerslie Tom has done little wrong this year and should experience few problems with the prevailing going. Festive Chimes ran much better than her finishing position suggests at Catterick and has to be respected from an in-form yard. Mohayer has been tried on softer going than this so the market is watched on a switch to today's surface. Hold-up performer Capitana was crucified by the handicapper for a victory at Hereford and others could be better treated. Adopted Hero is making a long old trip up North so should be watched in the market for any signs of confidence. Sunday City and John Forbes look sure to be up there throughout. Of the remainder, Sasso is likely to be popular in the market given the presence of Tony McCoy, although his mount does have something to find on the book. A tricky race and Ela Re, who is likely to be a big price, is put up as a sporting option.
Ellerslie Tom 11-1 (11-12) Led to after 1st, tracked leader, led after 5th, headed 2 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Fleet Street (11-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Nawamees (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, took closer order 4th, led approaching 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, one pace flat, 4th of 10, 8l behind Wee Dinns (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Sept.
Festive Chimes (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) In touch, led approaching 3 out, ridden clear last, won at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar beating Diego Cao (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mohayer (IRE) 15-2 (11-6) In touch, headway when blundered last, soon chasing winner, no impression flat, 2nd of 9, 23l behind Bywell Beau (11-6) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Mar.
Lord Baskerville 50-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, held up and behind, not fluent 2nd, struggling from 7th, 8th of 14, 26l behind Wizard of Us (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Mar.
Dhehdaah 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, making headway when mistake 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, 4th of 17, 10l behind Gaspara (10-5) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) hvy in Mar.
Barneys Lyric 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, 4th of 9, 3l behind Ice Tea (10-4) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Boss Imperial (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, blundered and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by River Logic (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Mar, 16 ran.
Motive (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 17, 13l behind Crow Wood (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Feb '06.
Capitana (GER) 5-1 (11-12) Held up mid-division, headway 5th, every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 15, 22l behind Mac Federal (10-6) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Jun.
Nikola (FR) 50-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 17, 29l behind Gaspara (10-5) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) hvy in Mar.
John Forbes 5-2 (11-13) Led, headed 4th, ridden after 3 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Valiant Shadow (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Sunday City (JPN) 5-1jt-fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2 out, one pace last, 4th of 15, 5l behind Double Vodka (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Adopted Hero (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Behind, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 15, 5l behind Double Vodka (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Sasso 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and closer order 4 out, every chance 3 out, chasing winner and held when pecked last, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Kanad (11-3) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Jan.
Sun King 6-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, never near leaders, 8th of 11, 13l behind Festive Chimes (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Oct.
Ela Re 14-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway to lead 6th, headed 9th, weakened approaching 3 out and fell 2 out in race won by Madison Du Berlais (11-7) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-140 (2) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Aviation 25-1 (11-3) Chased leader until pushed along and lost place from 6th, 6th of 8, well behind Lankawi (11-3) at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) sft in Mar.
Woody Valentine (USA) 28-1 (10-11) Prominent to 4 out, no chance with leaders when not fluent 2 out, 8th of 12, 26l behind Don't Push It (11-0) at Stratford 2m 4f beg chs (4) sft in Oct.
