prominent, led 13th, soon ridden clear, stayed on
held up, hit 6th, mistake 11th, headway 13th, 4th and weakening when fell 4 out
prominent, hit rail and stumbled after 4th, mistake 13th, soon weakened
held up, headway to go 2nd 4 out, kept on flat, not trouble winner
led to 13th, soon outpaced, weakening when mistake last
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 8th
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
The feature race at the Shropshire track can go to Lindsay ahead of Xellance, Lord Dundaniel and Nayodabayo. Lindsay has won three of his five starts this term, including when beating Harry Potter (runs in the 2:35) over two miles here in February, and although he has gone up over a stone since the start of the season, has more to come. The longer trip and faster ground here will suit Henry Daly's seven-year-old who should be the one to catch. Richard Johnson rode the winner of this event last year and partners Xellance who has won over track and trip in the past. They have been waiting for the ground for this fellow but he may not be as sharp as he needs to be on this return from a six-month break. Lord Dundaniel only faded on the run-in here last time, but finished ahead of Gazump and should give a good account under Tony McCoy. Nayodabayo is worth a mention as well, as he had every chance when unseating his pilot three out here 17 days ago. That was over three miles, but he is better over today's trip as he has proved in the past. However we remain loyal to Lindsay.
Nayodabayo (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Made most 10th, led again 12th, headed next, every chance when stumbled and unseated rider 3 out in race won by The Dark Lord (11-2) at Ludlow 3m nov chs (3) gf, 10 ran.
Lindsay (FR) 15-8 (11-11) Chased leader, led approaching 4 out, ridden approaching last, ran on, won at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Feb beating Harry Potter (11-8) by 2l, 5 ran.
Gazump (FR) 11-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 12th, not much room after next, weakened 3 out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Saffron Sun (11-1) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf.
Xellance (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace from 3 out, 4th of 13, 10l behind Black De Bessy (11-5) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Nov.
Lord Dundaniel (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) In touch, headway 7th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 6l behind Saffron Sun (11-1) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf.
Bak To Bill 12-1 (10-4) fell in race won by The Bandit (11-7) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) frm, 9 ran.
Sachsenwalzer (GER) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 4th, blundered next, ridden after 7th, weakened 8th, no chance when pulled up at the last in race won by Tonic Du Charmil (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nov chs (D) gf in Sept, 12 ran.
It's My Party 15-2 (11-7) Behind ridden after 3rd, stayed on from 2 out, kept on flat, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 14l behind River Amora (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
