mid-division, ridden 5f out, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace
held up towards rear, headway 5f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, lost place after 6f, soon in rear, tailed off
in touch, reminders after 6f, weakened over 5f out
in touch, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, steady headway final 10f, led on bit over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, easily
held up, headway 5f out, hung left over 3f out, beaten when hung left 1f out
led 2f, remained prominent, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
mid-division, headway after 6f, ridden when bumped over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent, weakened over 4f out, tailed off
took keen hold, led after 2f, headed 7f out, weakened 6f out, tailed off
held up, took keen hold, always behind, tailed off
always prominent, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace
FLEMMINGSBOND is the default selection in the finale and is sure to be popular. Warhead and Mad Moose have shown the best form of those to have seen action. The Henderson record in bumpers at Ludlow is well documented as you would expect given that he can boast a one in three strike rate and a level stakes profit. Throw in the McCoy factor and a decent pedigree and it would be no great surprise to see Flemmingsbond head the market. Warhead is an interesting raider having shown up well in a Dundalk bumper but the form of the contest isn't really working out. Mad Moose shaped nicely in a decent contest at Aintree when staying on quite well from off the pace; he'll know more now and should be a factor. Farmers Cross and Just An Ace are two more from respected yards that enter calculations but the selection is sure to be well primed for his debut and Flemmingsbond can provide a quantum of solace for punters by landing the finale.
Annoy The Saints (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Amellia.
Aqualung (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Chase leaders, outpaced over 5f out, rallied 3f out, weakened 2f out, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Putney Bridge (11-4) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) sft in Mar.
Basis Point (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up, mid-division, some headway over 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 15, 21l behind Lake Legend (10-5) at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Mar.
Chatmatman (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Visage.
Deano Rosa (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened over 7f out, 11th of 14, 50l behind Last One Standing (10-9) at Southwell 2m nhf (6) gd in Sept.
Farmers Cross (IRE) (11-7) fell in race won by Knocklayde Rose (11-7) at Toomebridge 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 9 ran.
Flemmingsbond (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Got To Fly.
Just An Ace (IRE) Norwich gelding out of Almost Trumps.
Just Designs 125-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, tailed off final 6f, 12th of 15, well behind Our Bomber Harris (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Light Entertainer 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division, behind final 7f, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Cherry Flora (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Oct.
Mad Moose (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, some headway 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 13, 17l behind Cloudy Times (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) sft in Oct.
Merlins Mate Kayf Tara gelding out of Beauchamp Pearl.
Return To Sender (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, well behind Aboukir Bay (10-7) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Stratford Bridge Fraam gelding out of Moorland Stroll.
Trysor Lyn 50-1 (11-1) Ran green, soon in rear, reminders after 6f, lost touch final 6f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Abey M'Boy (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs.
Warhead (FR) 5-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 6l behind Annie Go (11-2) at Dundalk 2m 1f 4yo nhf pol in Oct.
