tracked leader, ridden before 2 out, kept on and lost 2nd place run-in
made all, mistake 3rd, ridden before last, held on well
tracked leaders and keen, blundered 8th, fell 3 out
in touch, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, kept on to take 2nd place run-in
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NonRunner
ORBY’S MAN came good over fences in this grade at Towcester and is upped 8lb for his trouble. But that looks stronger form than the novices’ handicap at Carlisle won by What Happens Now and Charlie Longsdon’s charge gets the vote to go in again. What Happens Now still looks the main danger as the rest arrive in poor form given Jackofhearts was still beaten a long way when runner-up at Perth and Nortonthorpelegend has been beaten a distance in both starts since scoring at Carlisle last month.
Orby's Man (IRE) 11-8fav (11-5) Tracked leader, led after 5th, not fluent 10th or 11th, headed 4 out, led again after 3 out, clear next, stayed on, won at Towcester 3m hcp (4) gd in May beating Brook (11-10) by 6l, 6 ran.
What Happens Now (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Jumped left, tracked leader, led 6th, hit next, headed after 5 out, ridden to regain lead before last, stayed on well flat, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Wolf Sword (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Stilo Blue Native (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders on outside, hampered 4th, mistake 8th, lost place before 10th, well behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Sedgefield 2m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Nortonthorpelegend (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) With winner until 6 out, lost place 4 out, 6th of 7, dist behind Heart O Annandale (10-4) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Wicked Spice (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Behind, slow 3rd, not fluent next, under pressure 12th, never dangerous, 5th of 7, dist behind Chase The Wind (10-12) at Wetherby 3m (4) gd in May.
Jackofhearts 40-1 (10-12) Held up in last, went 3rd after 12th, went 2nd before 4 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 16l behind Warriors Tale (10-12) at Perth 3m (4) gf in May.
