took keen hold, tracked leaders, narrow lead 3 out, headed last, not quicken flat
in touch, headway on outside to chase leaders approaching 3 out, challenged next, led and hit last, driven out
took keen hold in touch, weakened 3 out, hit last 2
in touch, under pressure 4 out, weakened soon after
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, led briefly approaching 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
behind, headway approaching 3 out, weakened before next
not fluent, behind, lost touch 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 5th, soon struggling
took keen hold, headway to lead 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly next
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, hit next, went poor 3rd at last
raced wide, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, saddle slipped
always behind
chased leader, ridden 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
led to 3rd, chased leaders to 5th, soon lost place, tailed off
always behind, tailed off
Nonrunner
Prime Contender took advantage of the drop to this class when justifying favouritism at Doncaster when last seen in February and Gary Moore's gelding has to be respected but he faces no easy task up against Pepporoni Pete, who gets the vote with Three Ships rated the pick of the remainder. The selection did not have the best of seasons last term over fences when he failed to add to his reappearance success at Sandown in November on his debut over fences. Paul Nicholls has a fine record when sending his runners into selling or claiming company and on his old hurdles form Pepporoni Pete should be tough to beat. Tom George's Dyneburg has the ability to take a hand in the finish here but has failed to complete in three of his last four starts over fences and now returns to hurdles for what may be a confidence booster. The Evan Williams-trained Mr Wiseguy is hard to back with any confidence on recent form and of more interest may be Jim Best's Three Ships, who is a consistent performer, especially in this grade. Pepporoni Pete could be different class to his rivals though and he is preferred.
Prime Contender Evensfav (11-11) Mid-division, effort after 4 out, led after next, ridden out, won at Doncaster 2m clm hdl (5) gd in Feb beating Sun Quest (10-9) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Pepporoni Pete (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up, raced keenly, some headway when not fluent 3 out, no impression after, last of 19, 23l behind Katies Tuitor (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd.
Dyneburg (POL) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders until 6th, tailed off and pulled up 5 out in race won by Captain Marlon (11-4) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Nov, 9 ran.
Lucky Shame (FR) 25-1 (10-3) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Slo Mo Shun (10-3) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd, 16 ran.
Beechwood 7-2fav (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division after 4th, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 28l behind Silverhay (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Share My Dream (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 5th, led after 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, hit last, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Arctic Magic (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft.
Boulevin (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, held up in 6th, headway approaching 6th, went 3rd 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 4th of 9, 38l behind Wondersobright (10-13) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy.
Capestreet (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Music Celebre (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov sll hdl (5) gd, 12 ran.
Isa'af (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, raced keenly, headway after 4th, blundered 3 out, weakened quickly, 10th of 12, well behind Ask The Gatherer (10-7) at Towcester 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd.
Mr Wiseguy 3-1fav (11-5) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 27l behind The Cayterers (10-9) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Perfect Storm 13-2 (11-5) Mid-division, short-lived effort after 3 out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 20l behind Magic Merlin (11-3) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Trotters Bottom 33-1 (12-0) A bhnd; t.o & pulled up in race won by Jakari (12-8) at Bitterley 3m ptp gd, 17 ran.
Yorkshire Owl 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until weakened after 6th, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Chantaco (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Star Berry 50-1 (10-4) Held up in rear, effort 3 out, no further progress, 10th of 18, 27l behind Indian Star (11-2) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd.
Celtic Romance 66-1 (10-8) Mid-division, behind from 4th, 15th of 16, well behind Psychiatrist (11-7) at Warwick 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Safari 66-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden 5th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Can Can Flyer (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gf in Apr '07, 8 ran.
North Walk (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) In rear when hampered 2nd, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Decree Nisi (11-5) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
Three Ships 2-1fav (11-8) Held up in touch, challenged 3 out, led last, edged left last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 18, nk behind Indian Star (11-2) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd.
