tracked leaders, lost place 6th, mid-division when fell 3rd
led, headed after 3 out, weakened next
behind, under pressure halfway, no impression
held up in touch, led after 3 out, soon challenged, headed last, no extra
mid-division, headway 8th, hung right after 3 out, chased leaders last, no impression
behind, hampered 3 out, soon beaten
in touch, under pressure approaching 8th, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway halfway, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up next
pulled hard, led approaching 3rd, headed next, lost place 8th, behind when pulled up 3 out
mid-division, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway when fell 3 out
held up in touch, tracked leader halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, led last, ridden out
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, never dangeous
held up, headway 9th, weakening when brought down 3 out
tracked leaders, lost place halfway, behind when pulled up 2 out
In a race that could help someone become a millionaire in the Scoop6 HOUSE OF BOURBON has the tentative selection ahead of Acosta and the returning Heathcliff. The selection is still a maiden in National Hunt but is the fairest treated of the field as a result. Racing off the same mark that saw him put in an improved effort at Fontwell last time. It is suggested that interested punters should keep an eye on Kerriemuir Lass in the previous race here. She was second ahead of the selection in that Fontwell contest and a victory would obviously stand up the form. That outing was his British debut and suggested he can be placed to win on the down side he might need firmer ground. Acosta's chances may have been dashed by the handicapper after he was put up 12lbs for his victory over distance at Hereford last time. This is by far a career high mark, which will be a difficult challenge to overcome despite receive weight from the main protagonists and the going is also not in his favour. Heathcliff has a really good chance here on the back of last season's form. Three placings ended proceeds last term and a continuation of that will see him close; that said he prefers cut in the ground. General Alarm also has a decent claim as he is now well below the mark that he last won off and should be more than respected but the vote belongs to House Of Bourbon.
Left Hand Drive 20-1 (10-12) With leaders when not fluent 1st, in touch, lost place after 15th, mistake next, blundered badly 4 out, soon weakened, last of 9, well behind What A Scientist (11-2) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
Rebel Melody (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Prominent, jumped left 7th, not fluent 11th, chased leader 13th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 9, 48l behind What A Scientist (11-2) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
Menelaus 25-1 (10-12) Led 2nd to 9th, weakened 12th, badly hampered 13th, no chance after, 7th of 9, 50l behind Sporting Rebel (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
House Of Bourbon (IRE) 3-1 (11-1) Tracked leader until mistake 3rd, regained 2nd after 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 16, 17l behind Charles Street (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Diarius (GER) 12-1 (10-2) Towards rear, struggling when hit 4th, never a danger, 6th of 15, 44l behind Aux Le Bahnn (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs.
Celebrity Call (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, not fluent 5th, badly hampered 9th, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 48l behind Hasanpour (10-9) at Huntingdon 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Millards Lad (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) Mid-division, ridden when blundered and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Hoopy (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m amt hcp chs 0-140 (2) sft, 17 ran.
Pearly Star 25-1 (10-9) Behind from 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Charles Street (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd, 16 ran.
General Alarm 80-1 (10-5) Mid-division, hit 5th, struggling before 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Lidjo De Rouge (10-8) at Folkestone 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd.
Acosta 25-1 (11-5) In touch, tracked winner from 7th, led after 2 out, soon clear, pushed out, won at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl (5) sft beating Supreme Team (11-12) by 7l, 13 ran.
Domenico (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, blundered 3 out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 16l behind Cresswell Ruby (10-11) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Heathcliff (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Held up, outpaced 9th, stayed on flat, nearest finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Saucy Bingo (11-9) at Newcastle 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) hvy in Apr.
Lowe Go 10-1 (11-9) Held up, driven along after 8th, plugged on, 4th of 10, 27l behind Thursday's Knight (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs.
Low Delta (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Held up, raced wide, headway 9th, ridden and weakened 2 out, 5th of 13, 11l behind Acosta (11-5) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl (5) sft.
Golden Streak (IRE) 80-1 (10-9) In touch, reminders after 1st, chased leader and reminders 5th, led approaching 7th, headed before 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 10, well behind Kilbeggan Blade (10-9) at Towcester 3m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
