led, ridden and headed between last 2, weakened flat
with leader, driven and lost place approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened after next
mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon behind
chased leaders until after 3rd, soon lost touch, tailed off
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching last, one pace and edged left flat, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden next, chased winner approaching last, kept on, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, kept on flat, never troubled leaders
race keenly, chased leaders until hit 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, always towards rear
raced keenly in mid-division, smooth headway to 2nd 3 out, led between last 2, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division, ridden and headway after 3 out, chased leaders next, one pace from last
behind and early reminders, lost touch 4 out, tailed off when refused last
behind, some headway at 3 out, never on terms
chased leaderst to 3 out, ridden and weakened after next
mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon behind
Italiano gained a deserved success when holding on from perennial bridesmaid Factor Fifteen at Catterick last month and may struggle to follow up under a penalty so the vote goes to Master Sebastian, who is preferred to Portavadie. The last mentioned fulfilled earlier promise when landing a bumper at the fourth attempt at Haydock last time and Malcolm Jefferson's gelding has to be respected on his hurdling bow here although lack of experience is of concern. Len Lungo introduces the son of Topanoora Top Dawn, who would not need to be out of the ordinary to win first time out. Fencote would look to be the second string from Peter Beaumont's stable behind Italiano and a bigger threat may come from Alistair Charlton's Double Gem, who has shown promise in bumpers is entitled to improve for his hurdling debut at Huntingdon last month. The vote though goes to Master Sebastian; Lucinda Russell's gelding, a winner over course and distance in January has been keeping decent company and a reproduction of his best form may suffice here.
Italiano 4-1 Chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden next, driven out, won at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (E) gs in Mar beating Factor Fifteen by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Master Sebastian 7-2 Chased leaders, ridden after 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 8, 21l behind Baron Monty at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (D) gs in Feb.
Another Bargain (IRE) 66-1 Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 48l behind Emperor's Monarch at Ayr 2m nh mdn hdl (F) gs in Mar.
Bromley Moss 200-1 In touch, reminder 2nd, lost place 4th, soon behind, 10th of 12, well behind Vic The Piler at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (E) sft.
Celia's High (IRE) 14-1 Held up, mistake 2nd, lost place 9th and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Cordilla at Ayr 2m 4f beg chs (E) gs in Jan, 6 ran.
Double Gem (IRE) 5-1 Held up, headway approaching 4 out, ridden over 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 18, 13l behind Hot Lips Page at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (E) gd in Mar.
Fencote (IRE) 22-1 Held up in rear, mistake 2nd, headway 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well from last, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Von Origny at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft.
Lord Rosskit (IRE) 100-1 Mid-division, reminders and lost place 5th, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Top The Bill at Wetherby 2m 7f nh mdn hdl (F) gs in Jan, 16 ran.
Lucken Howe 100-1 Mid-division, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Master Sebastian at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (E) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Major Royal (FR) 28-1 Mid-division, pushed along after 6th, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 34l behind Fair Spin at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gs in Mar.
Portavadie 4-1jt-fav Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb beating Thievery by 2l, 10 ran.
Top Dawn (IRE) Topanoora gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Simon's Heights 100-1 Always behind, 8th of 14, well behind Rehearsal at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (F) gd in Feb.
August Rose (IRE) 50-1 Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 6f out, 11th of 16, 26l behind Harry Flashman at Ayr 2m nhf (H) gd in Mar.
Calamitycharacter 33-1 Held up, chased leaders approaching 5f out, ridden approaching 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 24l behind Flintoff at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (H) gs in Mar.
Primitive Poppy 28-1 Chased leaders to 7th, weakened 3 out, soon tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind La Perrotine at Sedgefield 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (E) sft in Mar.
Scarlet Memory 16-1 Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 40l behind Funny Times at Newcastle 2m mrs nhf (H) gs in Jan.
Night Pearl (FR) 12-1 Led to halfway, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Sotovik at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (H) hvy in Mar.
Mister Magnum (IRE) 50-1 Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on well to go 3rd flat, no impression, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Freedom Now at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gf in Aug.
