led, soon joined, headed 6th, led again 5 out, hard driven 3 out, ran on well
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 5 out, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, headway 3 out, ridden to challenge next, kept on same pace closing stages
with leader, led 6th, headed 5 out, rallied 2 out, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner
chased leaders, effort 3 out, weakened after next
detached in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
held up, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened after next
tracked leaders, under pressure 3 out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, weakened before 5 out
held up in rear, beaten when blundered 3 out, soon pulled up
NonRunner
Max Forte doesn’t stand much racing but is nicely treated on his best form, though looked a hard ride last time at Ascot. THEATREBAR is two from two around here and will have needed his run at Fakenham earlier this month. He might be a few pounds too high but Bridget Andrews’ claim will help on that score. Muthabir is quite consistent and should give supporters a run for their money again over his best trip. Lord Topper has been knocking on the door but is still creeping up the handicap and The Devils Drop has become expensive to follow. Apple Of Our Eye might be the pick of the remainder with Call To Order returning from his winter break and Souriyan looking high enough in the weights.
Skipthecuddles (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Always towards rear and never travelled, reminders after 4th, some headway pushed along and struggling in 7th after bypassing 3 out, no chance when blundered badly and nearly unseated rider 2 out, eased, 12th of 13, dist behind Aaron Lad (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Souriyan (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Led or disputed lead until after 3 out, still close 4th but looked to be on the retreat when fell 2 out, at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Theatrebar 8-1 (11-2) Always in rear, never on terms, 6th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Le Breuil (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Call To Order 7-2fav (11-8) Held up towards rear, not fluent 5 out, soon outpaced, no danger after, weakened 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Double Treasure (11-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
The Devils Drop (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders 3rd 4 out until pushed along before next, 3rd before 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 9 3/4l behind Spider's Bite (11-4) at Ludlow 3m mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Will O'The West (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Not always fluent in rear, behind 12th, pulled up before 3 out, at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Muthabir (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up off the pace in rear, outpaced 5th, pushed along on outside in modest 5th before 2 out, never involved, 5th of 6, 17 1/2l behind Soul Emotion (11-3) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Apple Of Our Eye 20-1 (11-13) With leader, pushed along before 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 9, 15 3/4l behind On A Promise (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Max Forte (IRE) 5-1 (10-3) Raced wide, chased leaders until dropped to mid-division 5th, headway and hung right when flattened 2 out, 4th and no impression when jumped right last, hung right run-in, 4th of 9, 6l behind Sir Will (10-10) at Ascot 3m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Galactic Power (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 5 out, chased leaders after next, jumped right 2 out, hard driven and kept on well under pressure, never a threat, 3rd of 10, 22 1/2l behind Now Mcginty (11-12) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Lord Topper 6-1 (11-12) Held up in 4th, not fluent 2nd, closed 7th, 2nd before next until jumped left 3 out, close 3rd when hampered before 2 out, stayed on, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Guerrilla Tactics (10-13) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
