chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, weakened last
pulled hard tracking leaders, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, driven to challenge 3 out, weakened next
in touch, hung right 3 out, shaken up approaching last, ran on, never nearer
behind, slow 6th, headway 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, weakened last
prominent, outpaced 4 out, hard driven to lead 2 out, headed after last, kept on
led until after 4 out, soon rallied, weakened before last
mid-division, headway 4 out, hard ridden to challenge next, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, every chance last, stayed on under pressure
chased leaders, led after 4 out, headed 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, weakened 5 out
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, never on terms
behind, mistake 1st, headway on inside before 3 out, chased leaders next, never a threat
mid-division, headway after 4 out, soon chasing leaders, hit next, ridden to lead after last, all out
always behind, under pressure 7th, never a factor, pulled up before last
always behind
Crown Hill has been flying over fences but has his first run over hurdles for current connections. Chepstow winner Utility was below par when favourite at Sandown a month later and has been rested since but there are possibilities about River Of Intrigue, who is starting to slip down the weights again. What A Diva has her sights lowered a little and Bold Duke looked to be running into form at Chepstow but this can go to MIDNIGHT TARGET. John Groucott’s mare didn’t appear to get home over 3m here last time but had won over course and distance before that and she has Alex Edward’s claim in her favour today.
Southport 15-2 (11-12) Held up in last pair, steady headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, 8th of 9, dist behind Late Shipment (11-2) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
What A Diva 4-1 (11-3) Prominent until 1st, tracked leaders, bumped 7th, not fluent 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 7, 27 3/4l behind Two Swallows (10-13) at Towcester 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Utility (GER) 5-4fav (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching 5th where not fluent, pushed along and not fluent next, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 12, 20 3/4l behind Limited Reserve (10-5) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Crown Hill (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 13th, challenged last, driven run-in, led post, won at Hereford 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar beating After Hours (11-7) by shd, 7 ran.
Mere Anarchy (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Tracked clear leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 17 3/4l behind Zakatal (9-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Pulling Power 16-1 (11-1) Led until 3rd, led next, headed 5th, lost place after 7th, behind 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Towcester 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Breaking Bits (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, went 2nd before 7th until 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, 7th of 11, 33 1/4l behind Wildmoor Boy (10-0) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
River Of Intrigue (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, took closer order 4 out, effort after next, weakened last, 4th of 8, 10 1/2l behind Cadeau George (11-12) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Midnight Target 10-3 (10-11) Held up in rear, ridden 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 6th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Theatre Goer (11-10) at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Brass Monkey (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, reminders before 5 out, soon outpaced, plugged on to take 3rd place from last, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Mont Royale (11-3) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bold Duke 8-1 (10-11) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along 5th, ridden and one pace in 4th before 2 out, 4th of 10, 15l behind Rafafie (10-8) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Be Seeing You 20-1 (12-0) Towards rear, weakened from 3 out, 12th of 13, dist behind Present Times (11-12) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
Amron Kali (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Held up in last pair, pushed along and struggling after 4 out, went remote 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 31l behind Debece (11-13) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Thehossbehind (IRE) 7-2 (10-2) Led, jumped left and not fluent 1st, headed before 2 out, 3rd and weakening when not fluent at hurdle, 3rd of 7, 24 1/2l behind Broughtons Rhythm (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Highland Life 9-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 6th, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Pretty Rose (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Alla Svelta (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) With leader, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Present Times (11-12) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
