led, mistake 1st, 5 lengths clear with one other soon after 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, rallied to lead again next, headed run in
tracked leaders, mistake 12th, chased clear leading pair 2 out, closed approaching next, ridden to lead run in, ran on
towards rear when mistake 1st, pushed along 4 out, ridden and headway 2 out, plugged on
held up towards rear, pushed along 14th, behind when pulled up at last
in touch, ridden and headway after 3 out, no impression from next
raced wide, close up, ridden and weakened before 2 out
towards rear, pushed along 4 out, never on terms
prominent, clear with leader soon after 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, headed next, no extra run in
in rear, reminders 4th, pushed along 4 out, behind when pulled up last
NonRunner
Most of these are having a first run over fences so a little guesswork is required. A decent performer in bumpers, SPORTING ACE only won once over hurdles but was a bit unlucky on occasions. He placed off higher marks over timber in the spring so gets the nod given he seems to run well fresh. Holly Hartingo only ran once last season but has won around here and placed between the flags. Pearly Island is also a previous course winner and he was consistent over hurdles last season but Surrey Quest has disappointed over the larger obstacles. Lepashe could figure if fully wound-up but Storminhome looks a bigger danger given he’s won a point-to-point and a hurdle and has only run five times under Rules.
Storminhome (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Pressed leader, not fluent 3 out, ridden before 2 out, disputed lead approaching 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra from last, 3rd of 8, 7 1/4l behind No But I Will (11-2) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 7f (4) gd in Apr.
Surrey Quest (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, 7th of 15, 21 3/4l behind Thanksforthehelp (10-5) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Milan Bridge (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Led before 1st, not fluent 2nd or when headed 3rd, pushed along after 4th, lost place after 4 out, well beaten from 3 out, 9th of 13, 35 1/2l behind Off To A Flyer (11-3) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Holly Hartingo (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 6th, ridden to lead 2 out, jumped badly right and headed next, stayed on one pace and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Autumn Return (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Pearly Island 15-2 (11-4) Raced wide initially, held up in rear, switched sharply left to inside and tracked leader 5th, pushed along and lost 2nd after 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 9, 19l behind Blow Your Wad (11-11) at Newbury 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Sporting Ace (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-8) Handy between leaders, pressed leader 9th, ridden after 3 out, held 2 out, plugged on, 4th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Crossing The Bar (11-3) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Gerico Ville (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Led after 1st, headed 3rd, handy, ridden after 8th, weakened next, pulled up before 3 out, at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Harjo (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced before 3 out, no impression after, went 4th close home, 4th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Push The Button (11-1) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Sep.
Lepashe (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, no impression from 3 out, mistake 2 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Off To A Flyer (11-3) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Tango Echo Charlie (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Prominent, pushed along after 4 out, ridden along and lost position before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up, at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
