mid-division, in touch, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, in touch on outside, lost place after 4 out, behind from next
mid-division, driven 3 out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened last
held up behind, headway under pressure 3 out, stayed on to chase leaders approaching last, never on terms
towards rear, headway into mid-division on outside 5th, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
mid-division, chased leaders when hit 3 out, ridden and stayed on to press for 3rd flat, no impression with front pair
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, challenged when mistake next, soon ridden, stayed on and every chance flat, no extra towards finish
in touch, effort 3 out, kept on same pace, weakened last
with leader, led narrowly 5th, hit next, not fluent 2 out, headed approaching last, no impression with front pair when hard pressed for 3rd flat
led narrowly, headed 5th, with leader, driven 3 out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened last
tracked leaders, effort 2 out, driven to lead narrowly approaching last, ridden and hard pressed flat, kept on well towards finish
chased leaders, driven after 4 out, ridden and lost place before next, soon weakened
behind, ridden 2 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before last
in rear, struggling 4 out, ridden after last, stayed on into mid-division before last, never nearer
There is decent prize money on offer today and it's attracted some big fields. This is a tricky one to unravel with progressive novices coming up against seasoned handicappers. Bourne is interesting on his third in a Grade 2 at Ascot in January. Keel Haul and Generous Ransom are both chasing hat-tricks while Getabuzz has won three of his last four but faces a stiff task under top weight. Hold Court was raised a massive 12lb for winning narrowly at Ludlow but Brian Ellison's trio - Ultimate, All That Remains and Ben Cee Pee M - would have each-way claims on their best form and No No Mac should reverse Sandown running in December with Lord Protector having won twice since. HEATH HUNTER started favourite for a competitive handicap at Ascot in February but couldn't quicken having travelled strongly into the straight. He's relatively unexposed and can recoup losses here as Mojolika has climbed the weights despite not winning.
Getabuzz 15-2 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway from 4 out, went 2nd after next, led before last, kept on well towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Mar beating Hit The Top (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Orsippus (USA) 20-1 (10-8) Prominent, not fluent 3rd, ridden and lost place after 5th, well behind after next, 8th of 10, 33l behind Clever Cookie (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
No No Mac (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Mid-division, headway from 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, led last, kept on, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar beating Kilgefin Star (11-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mojolika 7-1 (10-11) In rear, headway before 3 out, challenged and every chance last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Yorkist (10-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) hvy in Feb.
Hold Court (IRE) 3-1fav (11-10) Held up in touch, closed 8th, challenged approaching 3 out, led when jumped right, mistake and bumped rival last, headed flat, led again towards finish, won at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd beating Speedy Tunes (11-9) by nk, 9 ran.
Lord Protector (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened before last, 9th of 20, 20l behind Carole's Destrier (11-6) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gs in Mar.
Songsmith 9-1 (11-0) Towards rear, smooth headway and in touch on outside before 2 out, ridden and effort between last 2, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Liberty One (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Heath Hunter (IRE) 5-1fav (10-8) Prominent, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra flat, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 15, 12l behind Kaylif Aramis (10-7) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) sft in Feb.
Keel Haul (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) Chased leading pair, went 2nd after 3 out, closed on leader next, led on bit before last, ridden and stayed on flat, won at Wincanton 2m (3) hvy in Feb beating Twoways (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Generous Ransom (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Led to 2nd, led again 6th, kept on well from last, won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs beating Henryville (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ultimate 6-1 (11-11) Led, headed narrowly 6th, lost place when mistake 4 out, weakened next, soon behind, pulled up last, in a race won by No Planning (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-150 (2) hvy in Feb, 6 ran.
Carlton Jack 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 14, 36l behind Generous Ransom (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Bourne 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4th, mistake 9th, weakened 4 out, 9th of 11, 39l behind Heavenstown (10-6) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
All That Remains (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leadedrs on inside, went 2nd 3f out until ridden 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Tanks For That (11-0) at Kempton 2m n h flat (4) std in Feb.
Wily Fox 8-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, not fluent 1st, outpaced after 7th, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Jack Albert (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Ben Cee Pee M (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway from 6th, challenged after 3 out, headed 2 out, hung left flat, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Go West Young Man (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Grand Gold 25-1 (11-11) 5th of 19, 12l behind Here's Herbie (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
