Bladoun was pushed clear to score by seven lengths over course and distance earlier this month and is still potentially well treated. But this is a more competitive affair with Retrieve interesting despite returning from a break. Desert Recluse was beaten in a claimer at Ludlow while Rock On Rocky blotted his copybook at Ffos Las but Daniel Hiskett's claim could see Powderinthebonnet get into the mix and Gud Day usually runs his race. Dormouse is a previous course and distance in decent form and Rayvin Black ran well in a better race at Wincanton considering he was a shade too keen but FAVORITE GIRL (NAP) arrives off the back of a couple of decent runs at Huntingdon and Mike Appleby's mare can make the most of the weight she receives from her rivals with Ryan Hatch taking off a further 3lb.
Rock On Rocky 6-4 (11-12) Led until tried to run out to the right and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Radmores Revenge (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft, 6 ran.
Desert Recluse (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Chased leaders, 2nd at 6th, led 3 out until 2 out, chased winner, held approaching last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Stentorian (10-8) at Ludlow 2m nov clm hdl (4) gs.
Dormouse 11-4 (11-12) Held up in touch in rear, closed 3 out, outpaced next, no impression after, plugged on, 4th of 5, 14l behind Lochnagar (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft.
Rayvin Black 11-4 (11-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd from 2nd, led 3 out, headed before last, no extra flat, 5th of 12, 8l behind Powerful Action (10-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Mr Shantu (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) In touch, headway before 4 out, pushed along before 3 out to go 3rd, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Knight In Purple (10-10) at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft.
Temlett (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, 15th of 30, 15l behind Citizenship (10-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-145 in Jan '12.
Russborough (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders in 3rd, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 7, 26l behind Call The Cops (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Bladoun (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) With leader, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out, clear from last, won at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft beating Lost In Newyork (10-5) by 7l, 10 ran.
Hartside (GER) 28-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, 9th of 13, 31l behind Teo Vivo (11-9) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft.
Gud Day (IRE) 3-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, left 2nd from 1st, led 4 out, ridden and headed last, kept on, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Yasir (11-2) at Towcester 2m clm hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Minella Fiveo (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, every chance 3 out, weakened next, last of 6, 43l behind Finding Your Feet (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Aug.
Powderonthebonnet (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Led, headed and hampered 5th, soon pushed along chasing leaders, weakened before bypassing 2 out, 6th of 9, 19l behind As De Mee (11-11) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft.
Malanos (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Led, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Dormouse (11-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy in Nov.
Favorite Girl (GER) 14-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, pushed along before 2 out, 3rd when no impression before the last, edged right run-in, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Song Light (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft.
Retrieve (AUS) 8-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out, kept on and headed close home, 2nd of 5, hd behind Hi Tide (11-10) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
