tracked leaders, jumped left at times, weakened 3 out, left in 3rd 2 out
towards rear, in touch, headway into 2nd after 5 out, disputed lead 3 out, every chance when fell 2 out
prominent, pushed along after 5 out, well held from 4 out
in rear, in touch, closed up 4 out where not fluent, left in 8 lengths 2nd 2 out, kept on but no match for winner
mid-division, weakened 3 out, bad mistake 2 out, never a factor
made all, faced challenged 3 out, left clear 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden run-in and drew further away
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Only two of these have run over fences so far with Whatsdastory having the most experience. MARADA was a useful hurdler a couple of years ago but she’s not really fired since returning from the paddocks. However, she finished ahead of Mulberry Hill and Lime Drop at Cheltenham last month and meets that pair on better terms here. Maid On The Moon is not out of this with Harry Cobden taking over the reins from a conditional and Our Bill's Aunt also has a chance if her jumping holds up.
Marada 18-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, some headway 7th, outpaced after 2 out, kept on flat, 7th of 17, 15 3/4l behind Malaita (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Mulberry Hill (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway after 2 out, stayed on, jumped right last, never on terms, 8th of 17, 15 3/4l behind Malaita (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Whatsdastory (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Disputed lead to 1st where headed, led after 4th, joined and headed after 8th, switched left outside rivals when not fluent 11th, jumped well next to regain lead, shaken up before 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, eased run-in when no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 15l behind Sainte Doctor (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Lime Drop (FR) 25-1 (11-1) In touch in mid-division, struggling after 3 out, 10th of 17, 32 1/2l behind Malaita (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Maid On The Moon 7-2 (11-2) Prominent until after 2nd, chased leaders, led 3 out, soon headed, no impression on winner from 2 out, 2nd of 6, 6 1/2l behind Queens Rock (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Feb.
Lost Connections (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Chased leader until 3rd, hit 10th, jumped left and outpaced in 4th 3 out, well held after, plugged on and went 3rd flat, 3rd of 6, 12 1/4l behind Pink Legend (12-2) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Our Bill's Aunt (IRE) 9-2 (11-13) Led, headed 7th and close up on inner, challenging 2 out when ridden along, ran on flat but not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Chloe's Court (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
