tracked leaders on inside, outpaced 2 out, soon lost place, weakened before last
mid-division on inside, driven to chase leaders 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression
raced keenly, tracked leader, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, mistake 2nd, dropped to rear 4th, soon struggling, no danger after
raced keenly, mid-division, headway to track leaders 3 out, ridden in 3rd between last 2, challenged when mistake last, stayed on to lead narrowly flat, headed and no extra near finish
pulled hard, held up behind, struggling after 4th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, challenged before 2 out, driven and outpaced when hung left between last 2, lost place before last, ridden and one pace flat
held up behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous
led, driven and hard pressed between last 2, hung left under pressure approaching last, ridden and headed narrowly flat, edged left and stayed on under pressure to regain lead near finish
tracked leaders, lost place 2 out, weakened before last
raced keenly, mid-division, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
soon behind, lost touch and pulled up before 3 out
raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway into mid-division when mistake 4th, chased leaders under pressure 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last, no impression
Nonrunner
Paul Nicholls has prospects of a double here, although this does look the stronger division. ROBIN WILL stepped up nicely on previous efforts when making his handicap bow in a fair contest last time, staying on pleasingly to claim the runner-up spot behind The Cayterers, conceding no less than 21lb to the winner. A repeat of that effort will make him hard to beat. Allerford Jack has shaped well since transferring from the point-to-point arena, while the impression persists that we have yet to see the best of Cygnet. Keep an eye out for former useful Flat performer, Pippa Greene, making a belated hurdling debut for the Henderson team.
Allerford Jack 3-1 (10-13) Chased leader, led approaching 2 out, joined when hit last, stayed on until headed and no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 10, nk behind Gurtacrue (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Cygnet 14-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway before and hit 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 34l behind Jack The Gent (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Domos Boy (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up in mid-division, under pressure approaching 2 out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 15l behind Topolski (11-6) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Hey Nineteen (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out to over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 36l behind Anychancedave (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Lucky Lukey 250-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 6th, in a race won by Shadows Lengthen (10-10) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Midnight King 10-1 (11-2) Held up in touch in rear, headway 7f out, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 11, 29l behind Parsnip Pete (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Pippa Greene 28-1 (9-1) Always in rear, eased when no chance final 2f, tailed off, 11th of 12, 35l behind Woolfall Treasure (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct (flat).
Rageon (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Smad Place (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 15 ran.
Robin Will (FR) 15-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, pecked 1st, pushed along after 6th, hung left after 2 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind The Cayterers (10-3) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Mar.
Sam's Pride 125-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, struggling 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, 47l behind Royal Riviera (10-12) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Sizing Santiago (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd when not fluent 4th, led 3 out, soon headed, no chance with winner 2 out, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 7, 35l behind Bold Addition (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Sleeping du Granit (FR) 66-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, went 3rd 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 6, 47l behind Bear's Affair (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Homer Run (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division, weakened 3 out, 8th of 10, well behind Shuil Royale (11-0) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Optimistic Duke (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 23l behind Dolatulo (11-5) at Sandown 2m 3yo hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Zambuka (FR) 33-1 (10-0) In rear, effort from 4 out, never a factor, 4th of 6, 42l behind Palawi (11-8) at Stratford 2m 4yo hdl (3) gd in Mar.
Final Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Tracked clear pair until 4th, chased clear winner after last, no impression, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Chrysander (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f clm hdl (4) gd in Mar.
