mid-division, pushed along 2 out, plugged on one pace, never in contention
led, hit 4 out, ridden approaching last where headed, no extra run-in
prominent, pressed leader 2 out, shaken up and led last, ridden run-in and kept on well
mid-division, lost position and in rear 3 out, soon beaten
held up in rear, bumped jumping 1st, pushed along before 2 out, stayed on but never placed to challenge
rear mid-division, closed up after 5th, ridden and weakened before 2 out
in rear, not jump fluently, ridden and chased leaders after 3 out, soon dropped away tamely
rear mid-division, not fluent 8th, pushed along home turn, headway into 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and kept on, took 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, dropped to rear and struggling 4 out, pulled up after 2 out
NonRunner
Fabuleux Du Clos has had a wind operation since getting off the mark on heavy going at Newcastle in March but is 7lb higher. Warriors Story is still 17lb higher than for his only win so far but he ran well again when reverting to hurdles here last month. CURLEY FINGER (NAP) looks the stand-out performer on recent form as he won a valuable contest at Musselburgh before leading until the run-in next time at Carlisle, where he was rallying when hampered. Split The Bill is 0-7 but his latest fourth at Perth was a fair effort and he has place claims.
Better Getalong (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) In touch, pushed along 3 out, some headway next, not trouble leaders, 5th of 10, 18 3/4l behind Alnadam (12-0) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Curley Finger (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Led, hit 8th, not fluent and headed 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, lost 2nd and switched left flat, no extra and lost 2 places towards finish, 5th of 8, 4l behind Shoeshine Boy (10-9) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Hoganville (IRE) 4-1 (11-13) Tracked winner, mistake 7th, weakened 3 out, pulled up last, at Ayr 3m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Rowdy Rustler (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Towards rear when fell 6th, at Wetherby 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
The Navigator 16-1 (11-13) In rear, pushed along 2 out, no progress, 8th of 12, 27 3/4l behind Hashtag Boum (11-7) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Animore 10-3 (11-11) Towards rear, hit 1st, pushed along and headway 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Atlantic Dancer (11-4) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Split The Bill (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, headway before 2 out, went 4th last, not trouble leaders, 4th of 14, 6l behind Kajaki (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Firth Of Forth (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) In touch, ridden 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Apple Away (12-0) at Ayr 3m hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Warriors Story 10-1 (11-1) Prominent, led before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, joined last, headed run-in and no extra, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Hashtag Boum (11-7) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Ryedale Racer 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden along approaching halfway, soon became detached and pulled up, at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Fabuleux Du Clos (FR) 7-2fav (12-0) In rear, headway under pressure 3 out, ridden to challenge last, led run-in, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Mar beating Enemy At The Gate (11-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
