led, joined 4th and 5th, headed after 8th, kept on until weakened before last
tracked leader, disputed lead 4th, ridden 6th, soon weakened and behind, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway 5th, soon ridden, weakened quickly after 7th
mid-division, headway to chase winner after 8th, ridden when blundered 9th, effort approaching last, no extra and one pace flat
prominent, disputed lead 5th, ridden 7th, weakened before 2 out
mid-division until 6th, soon under pressure and weakened next
mid-division, ridden after 6th, no progress and weakened after 8th
prominent, ridden to lead after 8th, stayed on well under pressure from 2 out
held up, ridden 7th, kept on from 2 out, not troubled leaders
in touch, lost place after 6th, soon behind and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, some headway 3 out, never nearer
in rear, good headway 6th, chased leaders before 2 out, kept on but no impression after 2 out
towards rear, never near leaders, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, pushed along after 6th, steady headway from 2 out, kept on well, nearest finish
Nonrunner
The likes of Davy's Luck, The Castilian and Down's Folly all have obvious claims and are bound to be popular in a competitive contest but Orinocovsky is potentially well treated and he gets the vote. The selection was undoubtedly flattered by his proximity to Cruzspiel at Huntingdon last time but a mark of 97 looks lenient on the pick of his hurdling form and Nick Littmoden's gelding may be worth a bet. Longstone Lady has claims if fit enough but may need the outing, while Magot de Grugy is probably best watched on his first start of the campaign. Corrib Drift is interesting first time in a handicap although more solid claims are held by Hereford winner Davy's Luck, if she handles today's slower ground. Martin Pipe's The Castilian has race of this nature in him but faces no easy task against older rivals, while Down's Folly is less exposed than most. Orinocovsky looks to have a fair mark though and he gets the vote.
Orinocovsky (IRE) 22-1 (10-11) Led, headed 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Cruzspiel (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (D) gd.
Down's Folly (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led after 6th, ridden approaching last, kept on but no extra when headed flat, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Shining Lights (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (E) gd in Apr.
Longstone Lady (IRE) 5-2 (10-4) Chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out and lost place, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, well behind The Duckpond (11-2) at N Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (E) gd in Apr.
Magot de Grugy (FR) 9-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, effort 5th, every chance 2 out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 28l behind Hattington (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs in Mar.
Corrib Drift (USA) 16-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden after 7th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 36l behind Flotta (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gd.
Davy's Luck 9-1 (10-5) Held up, headway 4th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, kept on again to lead approaching last, ridden out, won at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (E) gf beating Heisse (10-12) by 2l, 15 ran.
The Castilian (FR) 9-2 (10-7) Held up, not fluent 6th, headway to chase winner after 3 out, stayed on under pressure flat, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Madison de Vonnas (11-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd.
Sound Skin (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakening when stumbled 2 out, finished tired, 5th of 8, 23l behind Touch of Fate (10-4) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd.
