mid-division, ridden and headway before 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden before 4 out, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened before 2 out, tailed off
led, headed briefly before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, held on
mid-division, ridden and headway before 2 out, kept on without threatening first 2
chased leader, ridden and led briefly before 2 out, kept on, just held
mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, weakened before last
mid-division, ridden before 2 out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakened
in rear, never a factor
towards rear, ridden before 2 out, stayed on
ASTROMAN ran well for second in what looked an above-average maiden at Bangor earlier this month. That was only his second run over timber and it will be disappointing if there isn’t more to come. Art Man didn’t show much in four runs on the Flat in France but it would be no surprise if he knew what was required here and Paddy Brennan is riding as well as ever. Raihaan, a winner on the Flat in Germany, is another newcomer to note but Gary Moore may have stronger claims with Newbury and Wincanton runner-up Robin's Dream. Mini Crest is having a first start since October while Global Protektor may need the experience.
Can't Say No (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Milford Maggie.
Confab (USA) 50-1 (10-13) Just worse than midfield, hard ridden before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 8, dist behind Chance A Tune (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gd in May.
Megamegawhitething (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, driven after 3 out, brief progress on approach to 2 out, one pace after last, 5th of 8, dist behind Chance A Tune (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gd in May.
Normandy Blue 100-1 (8-2) Always behind, tailed off, 7th of 10, 21 1/4l behind Single (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp (6) gs in May.
Raihaan (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 29 1/4l behind Ravens Ark (9-7) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Robin's Dream 11-10fav (11-2) Chased winner and clear of field, hit 3 out, ridden before 2 out, driven to lead and mistake last, kept on under pressure until no extra and headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Balko Saint (10-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gs in Mar.
Art Man (FR) (9-5) 10th of 12, 5l behind Queenhope (9-5) at Compiegne 1m 2f hcp gs in Jul.
Astroman 10-1 (10-12) Chased winner until before 2 out, went 2nd again flat, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Chuvelo (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in May.
Global Protektor Blue Bresil gelding out of Chasse En Mer.
Sammeo (FR) 22-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Chuvelo (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in May.
Libbdan (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Towards rear, began to lose touch with main group well before 4 out and pulled up in back straight, at Warwick 2m 3f (4) sft in May.
Mini Crest (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Hampered 1st, held up in rear, plugged on run-in, went 2nd final strides, never any chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 23l behind Flic Ou Voyou (10-12) at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Legendary Grace 22-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, pushed along 3 out, no impression before last, 6th of 14, 26 1/2l behind Yauthym (11-0) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
